GLUCOAMYLASE
\ɡlˈuːkə͡ʊmˌɪle͡ɪs], \ɡlˈuːkəʊmˌɪleɪs], \ɡ_l_ˈuː_k_əʊ_m_ˌɪ_l_eɪ_s]\
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An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal 1,4-linked alpha-D-glucose residues successively from non-reducing ends of polysaccharide chains with the release of beta-glucose. It is also able to hydrolyze 1,6-alpha-glucosidic bonds when the next bond in sequence is 1,4. EC 3.2.1.3.
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