Cellulase

Cellulase is an enzyme, a natural substance produced by fungi, bacteria, and some other organisms, that breaks down cellulose—a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls—into simpler sugars like glucose. This process is essential for the decomposition of plant material and is used in industries such as biofuel production, where it helps convert plant fibers into fermentable sugars for ethanol. Cellulase functions by cleaving the bonds between glucose molecules in cellulose, making it easier to digest or process. Its activity plays a vital role in nature's recycling of plant matter and has applications in agriculture, food, and biotechnology.