logo
Products
Services
Resources
Selection Guides
About
What is Beta galactosidase?
Posted December 7, 2023
Amplite® Reagents and Assay KitsCell MetabolismEnzymesbeta-galactosidase
Answer
Beta galactosidase is a tetrameric enzyme which catalyzes the hydrolysis of beta galactosides into monosaccharides. It hydrolyzes terminal beta d-galactose residues in beta D-galactosides. Lactose is beta galactosidase’s natural substrate.
Additional resources
Molecule of the Month: Beta-galactosidaseEnzymesAmplite® Colorimetric Beta-Galactosidase Assay Kit

What does beta galactosidase bind to?What are the similarities between Alpha and Beta Galactosidase?Is beta galactosidase hydrophobic?What is the structure of beta galactosidase?How is beta-galactosidase activity affected by pH and temperature?