1. Alternative Functions for the Beta-Galactosidases of Microorganisms Found in Environments Without Lactose Open Access Author: Shipkowski, Stephanie Ann Title: Alternative Functions for the Beta-Galactosidases of Microorganisms Found in Environments Without Lactose Graduate Program: Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology Keywords: beta-galactosidasesglycoside hydrolase family 42Bacillusgene syntenyarabinogalactan File: Download Shipkowski.pdf Committee Members: Jean Elnora Brenchley, Committee Chair/Co-ChairMaryann Victoria Bruns, Committee MemberAllen T Phillips, Committee MemberMing Tien, Committee MemberJames Gregory Ferry, Committee Member