Which enzyme converts the disaccharide found in mushrooms and insects into two molecules of glucose?
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Correct answer: Trehalase
Trehalase is a brush border enzyme that specifically hydrolyzes trehalose. Deficiency in this enzyme can lead to GI symptoms after eating mushrooms, similar to lactose intolerance.
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