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beta-galactosidase

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beta-galactosidase.
See lactase.

β-galactosidase

β-galactosidase
a lysosome hydrolase.


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from other members of the Enterobacteriaciae by their ability to produce alpha-galactosidase in the absence of beta-galactosidase, using a dual chromogen system for visualisation.
But if there's a genetic change in one of those genes so that the enzyme doesn't work, then you'll only have half the amount of beta-galactosidase you need.
The technique, in which yogurt bacteria are ruptured to release more beta-galactosidase (b-Gal) to improve probiotic viability, will encourage more consumers to buy yogurt.
 
 
 
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