Beta Linkages in Sugars

[SKaminski]

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If humans CAN'T digest Beta linkages... how can human's digest lactose? Its a beta 1,4 galactosidic linkage?

Is it strictly beta glucose linkages that can't be digested?

 

[Spinach Dip]

Humans (and other mammals) possess an enzyme called lactase, which catalyzes that exact reaction.

AFAIK, it is only beta glucose that humans can't digest.

 

[SN2ed]

Thread closed. Not MCAT related.