Hemicellulase vs. Hemicellulose

Hemicellulase vs. Hemicellulose — Is There a Difference?

ADVERTISEMENT

Difference Between Hemicellulase and Hemicellulose

Hemicellulasenoun

(enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of hemicellulose

Hemicellulosenoun

(carbohydrate) A mixture of several plant polysaccharides, of smaller molecular weight than cellulose, that are soluble in dilute alkali; they are involved in the manufacture of paper, and are used in the production of furfural and ethanol.

a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z