English word exocellulase comes from English exo- (Outside, external.), English cellulase
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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exo- | English (eng) | Outside, external. |
cellulase | English (eng) | (enzyme) An enzyme that catalyze the cellulolysis (or hydrolysis) of cellulose. |
exocellulase | English (eng) | (enzyme) Any cellulase that hydrolyse glycoside links at the ends of cellulose chains. |