Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun biochemistry A
phosphatase , present incereals , that catalyzes thehydrolysis ofphytic acid intoinositol andphosphoric acid
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word phytase.
Examples
-
As a result, the animal feedstuffs industry currently adds a special enzyme called phytase to the feedstuff which allows animals to absorb the phosphorus complexed within phytate.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
-
These foods contain a type of phosphorus that is indigestible to the pigs, so farmers also feed their pigs an enzyme called phytase to allow the animals to break down and digest the phosphorus.
Discover Blogs 2010
-
Poultry nutritionists add an enzyme called phytase to chicken feed in an effort to decrease the amount of phosphorus that passes through them. ...
unknown title 2009
-
Poultry nutritionists add an enzyme called phytase to chicken feed in an effort to decrease the amount of phosphorus that passes through them. ...
unknown title 2009
-
Poultry nutritionists add an enzyme called phytase to chicken feed in an effort to decrease the amount of phosphorus that passes through them. ...
unknown title 2009
-
Poultry nutritionists add an enzyme called phytase to chicken feed in an effort to decrease the amount of phosphorus that passes through them. ...
unknown title 2009
-
Poultry nutritionists add an enzyme called phytase to chicken feed in an effort to decrease the amount of phosphorus that passes through them. ...
unknown title 2009
-
Poultry nutritionists add an enzyme called phytase to chicken feed in an effort to decrease the amount of phosphorus that passes through them. ...
unknown title 2009
-
Poultry nutritionists add an enzyme called phytase to chicken feed in an effort to decrease the amount of phosphorus that passes through them. ...
unknown title 2009
-
These new pigs have the ability to better break down "phytase" which is rich in phosphorous and is found in the intestinal tract.
Thoughts: Enviropig - Part E.Coli, Part Mouse...All Wrong? Code Monkey 2008
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.