Enzymatic breakdown of pectic polymers occurs by the deesterifying action of pectinesterase, releasing the methyl ester groups of the pectin molecule, and by the hydrolase or lyase action of the depolymerases (pectin lyase,
Enzymatic breakdown of pectic polymers occurs by the deesterifyingaction of pectinesterase, releasing the methyl ester groups of the pectin molecule, and bythe hydrolase or lyase action of the depolymerases (pectin lyase,