Term Name: galactose oxidase activity
Synonyms: beta-galactose oxidase activity, D-galactose oxidase activity, D-galactose:oxygen 6-oxidoreductase activity
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: D-galactose + O2 = D-galacto-hexodialdose + hydrogen peroxide.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0045480]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: oxidoreductase activity, acting on the CH-OH group of donors, oxygen as acceptor