Term Name: galactosidase activity
Synonyms:
Definition: Catalysis of the hydrolysis of galactosyl compounds, substances containing a group derived from a cyclic form of galactose or a galactose derivative.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0015925]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: hydrolase activity, hydrolyzing O-glycosyl compounds
has subtype: 6-phospho-beta-galactosidase activity alpha-galactosidase activity arabinogalactan endo-1,4-beta-galactosidase activity beta-galactosidase activity blood-group-substance endo-1,4-beta-galactosidase activity capsular-polysaccharide endo-1,3-alpha-galactosidase activity keratan-sulfate endo-1,4-beta-galactosidase activity