The enzyme glucose oxidase isolated from the mold penicillium notatum catalyzes the oxidation of β-d-glucose to d-glucono-δ-lactone. this enzyme is highly specific for the β anomer of glucose and does not affect the α anomer. in spite of this specificity, the reaction catalyzed by glucose oxidase is commonly used in a clinical assay for total blood glucose - that is, for solutions consisting of a mixture of β-d-glucose and α-d-glucose. what makes it possible for this test to measure total blood glucose?

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Zachariah Tanner

13 December, 17:05

The enzyme glucose oxidase isolated from the mold penicillium notatum catalyzes the oxidation of β-d-glucose to d-glucono-δ-lactone. this enzyme is highly specific for the β anomer of glucose and does not affect the α anomer. in spite of this specificity, the reaction catalyzed by glucose oxidase is commonly used in a clinical assay for total blood glucose - that is, for solutions consisting of a mixture of β-d-glucose and α-d-glucose. what makes it possible for this test to measure total blood glucose?

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Yoda · Answer 1

The enzyme glucose oxidase isolated from the mold penicillium notatum catalyzes the oxidation of β-d-glucose to d-glucono-δ-lactone. this enzyme is highly - 6641578 ... enzyme is hihly specific for the β anomer of glucose and does not affect the α anomer. in spite of this specificity, the reaction catalyzed

Nola Moreno · Answer 2

The α anomer and β anomer of glucose interconvert quickly.

or the rate of mutarotation between the α anomer and β anomer is high.