beta-galactosidase

[US]/[ˌbiːtə ˈɡælək.təs.ɪd] /
[UK]/[ˌbiːtə ˈɡæl.ək.tə.sɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lactose into galactose and glucose.; A β-galactosidase enzyme.

Phrases & Collocations

beta-galactosidase activity

measuring beta-galactosidase

beta-galactosidase expression

beta-galactosidase levels

beta-galactosidase assay

beta-galactosidase gene

beta-galactosidase produced

beta-galactosidase hydrolyzes

beta-galactosidase treatment

beta-galactosidase substrate

Example Sentences

researchers are investigating the role of beta-galactosidase in lactose metabolism.

the activity of beta-galactosidase was measured using a spectrophotometric assay.

beta-galactosidase is a key enzyme in the breakdown of lactose in dairy products.

we used beta-galactosidase to hydrolyze lactose in the milk sample.

the gene encoding beta-galactosidase was cloned and expressed in e. coli.

mutations in the beta-galactosidase gene can cause lactose intolerance.

the recombinant beta-galactosidase showed high activity in the cell lysate.

beta-galactosidase is widely used in food processing and biotechnology applications.

the optimal ph for beta-galactosidase activity was determined to be 6.5.

we screened for bacteria producing high levels of beta-galactosidase.

the presence of beta-galactosidase was confirmed by a colorimetric assay.

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