if alpha-galactose is dissolved in water, beta-galactose is eventually present. why?

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awolflover1 · Answer

hmm? Do you know about  alpha-galactose? and beta-galactose?

anonymous · Answer

not really

anonymous · Answer

i know that there are monosaccharide

awolflover1 · Answer

Alpha-gal allergy is a reaction to Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, whereby the body is overloaded with immunoglobulin E antibodies on contact with the carbohydrate. Alpha-gal is found in all mammals apart from Old World monkeys and the apes.~

awolflover1 · Answer

But back to the question.

awolflover1 · Answer

Solubility in water In the cyclic form there are two anomers, named alpha and beta, since the transition from the open-chain The hydrolysis of lactose to glucose and galactose is catalyzed by the enzymes lactase and β-galactosidase. (alpha-gal), has been recognized as a potential allergen present in mammal meat.

anonymous · Answer

so it's because there are anomer?

awolflover1 · Answer

Yes!

anonymous · Answer

ohhh.. thank you so much.

awolflover1 · Answer

Welcome :)