Term Name: | beta-galactosidase complex |
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Definition: | A protein complex that possesses beta-galactosidase activity, i.e. catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal non-reducing beta-D-galactose residues in beta-D-galactosides. In E. coli, the complex is a homotetramer; dimeric and hexameric beta-galactosidase complexes have been observed in other species. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0009341] QuickGO AmiGO |