What are the primary roles of trehalose and trehalase in insects?

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Topic
Trehalose is a non-reducing disaccharide that serves as the primary carbohydrate in the hemolymph of most insects, providing a rapid source of glucose for energy supply, immune response, and growth.
Answer
Trehalase (EC 3.2.1.28) is the enzyme responsible for hydrolyzing trehalose into two glucose molecules, playing a critical role in energy metabolism, immune response, stress recovery, and chitin synthesis in insects.
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