Some characteristics of β-galactosidase enzyme that was isolated from a new
born goat brain were studied. This study concluded that the enzyme is glucoenzyme
in which the carbohydrate part constitutes 22.1% in accordance with
phenol –sulfate acid
method.
The optimum pH for the enzyme activity is 5.5. The enzyme lost its activity
completely at pH8.5, and showed great stability at the range of pH 4-6.
The results indicated that the optimum temperature for the enzyme activity
is 55Co at the optimum pH. The stability temperature for the enzyme is
35-60Co.
The analytical results of 5%lactose solution hydrolyzed by the enzyme have
indicated that the hydrolysis rate is between 40% after 60 minutes, to 95%
after 270 minutes.
