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    • Diagram of stages in action of sucrase on sucrose.
    Rights: University of Waikato. All rights reserved. Published 1 July 2011 Size: 64 KB Referencing Hub media

    Sucrose binds to the active site on sucrase, and this puts stress on the bond between the 2 sugars that make up sucrose. The bond breaks, releasing glucose and fructose.

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