Beano contains an enzyme that breaks down polysaccharides into smaller, more digestible sugars, which diminishes the intestinal gas formation that can occur after eating foods such as vegetables and beans. (20.1, 20.2, 20.5) a. The label says “contains alpha-galactosidase.” What class of enzyme is this? b. What is the substrate for the enzyme? c. The directions indicate you should not cook with or heat Beano. Why?

 

1.) ?-Galactosidase (?-gal) is a hydrolase enzyme that catalyzesthe hydrolysis of ?-galactosides into monosaccharides. A 0.385 gramsample of ?-galactosidase is dissolved in water to make 0.128 L ofsolution, and the osmotic pressure of the solution at 25

?-Galactosidase (?-gal) is a hydrolase enzyme that catalyzes thehydrolysis of ?-galactosides into monosaccharides. A 0.678 gramsample of ?-galactosidase is dissolved in water to make 0.173 L ofsolution, and the osmotic pressure of the solution at 25

?-Galactosidase (?-gal) is a hydrolase enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ?-galactosides into monosaccharides. A 0.530 gram sample of ?-galactosidase is dissolved in water to make 0.170 L of solution, and the osmotic pressure of the solution at 25