pectase

[pek-teys, -teyz]

noun

Biochemistry.

1. an enzyme occurring in various fruits and involved in the formation of pectic acid from pectin.

pectase

/ ˈpɛkteɪs /

noun

1. an enzyme occurring in certain ripening fruits: involved in transforming pectin into a soluble form

Word History and Origins

Origin of pectase¹

First recorded in 1865–70; pect(in) + -ase

Word History and Origins

Origin of pectase¹

C19: from _pectin + _-ase

Example Sentences

Amino-acids Amines and CO2             V. Coagulation enzymes Pectase Coagulates pectic bodies ........

Read more on Project Gutenberg

In such cases, the parasite secretes both a pectose-dissolving enzyme, known as "pectase" and a "cellulase" which attacks the cell-wall material in order to provide for the entry of the fungus into the cells.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

As the fruit ripens the pectase acts upon the pectose, which is insoluble in water, converting it into pectin, which is soluble.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

Pectose and pectase always exist in the unripe fruit.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

Green fruit contains two substances, called "pectase" and "pectose" and, by the action of the sun in ripening, these substances change into pectin which makes fruit jelly.

Read more on Project Gutenberg