prunase
/ˈpruːneɪz/ /ˈpruːneɪs/Biochemistry
noun
An enzyme which hydrolyses β-glucosides (notably prunasin), liberating glucose, and occurs chiefly in bitter almonds and yeast, as well as in the fruit of several trees of the genus Prunus.
Origin
Early 20th century. From scientific Latin Prunus, genus name + -ase.
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