What are the differences between Alpha and Beta Galactosidase?

Question

Accepted Answer

Basis of differentiation

Alpha Galactosidase

Beta Galactosidase

Definition

Is an enzyme that breaks down substrates that contain alpha galactosidase residues such as glycoproteins

Is an enzyme that breaks down beta galactosidase into monosaccharides

Molecular weight

101 Kd

465 kDa

Substrates

Glycoproteins, glycolipids, polysaccharides,

Lactose, ganglioside GM1, lactosylceramides

Gene encoded

GLA gene

Disease associated with defects

Fabry disease

GM1 gangliosidosis, Morquio B disease

Basis of differentiation	Alpha Galactosidase	Beta Galactosidase
Definition	Is an enzyme that breaks down substrates that contain alpha galactosidase residues such as glycoproteins	Is an enzyme that breaks down beta galactosidase into monosaccharides
Molecular weight	101 Kd	465 kDa
Substrates	Glycoproteins, glycolipids, polysaccharides,	Lactose, ganglioside GM1, lactosylceramides
Gene encoded	GLA gene	GLA gene
Disease associated with defects	Fabry disease	GM1 gangliosidosis, Morquio B disease