Which enzyme is responsible for the inversion of sucrose into glucose and fructose in the sugar industry?
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Correct answer: Invertase
Invertase (also known as sucrase) breaks down the disaccharide sucrose into its constituent monosaccharides. Invert sugar is often used in the food industry to prevent crystallization in candies and syrups.
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