Chitinase: Chitinase is an enzyme that functions by breaking down chitin, a polysaccharide that is found in the exoskeletons of arthropods (insects, crustaceans, etc.) and in the cell walls of fungi. The main function of chitinase is to hydrolyze chitin into smaller molecules, such as glucose and N-acetylglucosamine. The breakdown of chitin by chitinase releases nitrogen and other nutrients back into the ecosystem, making them available for use by other organisms.
Chitinase has several important applications and significance, including:
Bioremediation: Chitinases are also used in bioremediation, a process of cleaning up contaminated sites, such as oil spills, by breaking down the contaminants into less harmful compounds.
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