Definitions:

1. An enzyme commonly found in plants, bacteria, and yeast where it plays a critical role in carbohydrate metabolism. NOUN
   • Saccharase is found in many fruits, vegetables, and other plants.
2. An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of sucrose (table sugar) into glucose and fructose. NOUN
   • The yeast cells produced saccharase, which helped break down the sucrose into glucose and fructose during the fermentation process.

Synonyms:

• invertase
• sucrase