Difference between revisions of "chitinase"

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|etymology=Greek <i>chiton</i>, tunic; -asis, denoting enzymes
 
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|definition=An enzyme, or family of enzymes capable of decomposing chitin; found in molting fluid and as a secretion from chitinovores.
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Latest revision as of 23:39, 13 September 2013

chitinase (noun; Greek chiton, tunic; -asis, denoting enzymes): An enzyme, or family of enzymes capable of decomposing chitin; found in molting fluid and as a secretion from chitinovores.