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Alliin vs Alliinase - What's the difference?

alliin | alliinase |

As nouns the difference between alliin and alliinase

is that alliin is alliin while alliinase is (biochemistry) an enzyme that converts alliin into allicin.

alliin

English

Noun

(en-noun) (wikipedia alliin)
  • (biochemistry) A sulfoxide derived from cysteine, primarily responsible for the aroma of freshly chopped garlic.

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    alliinase

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (biochemistry) An enzyme that converts alliin into allicin.