Amylase An enzyme, found widely in plants, animals, and microorganisms, that hydrolyzes starch or glycogen to the sugars maltose, glucose, or dextrin.

• 淀粉酶：广泛存在于植物，动物和微生物中的一类酶，催化水解淀粉或糖原为麦芽糖，葡萄糖或者糊精。