All of the Following Statements About Galactose and Its Metabolism

question 10

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about galactose and its metabolism are true EXCEPT:

• A) A UDP-glucose molecule is an intermediate in galactose metabolism.
• B) Galactokinase uses ATP as substrate.
• C) Galactose is a ketose.
• D) Galactose is converted to glucose in the liver.
• E) Digestion and absorption of lactose results in an increase in blood glucose concentrations.

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Definitions:

Prices Rise

A situation in which the cost of goods and services increases, affecting purchasing power.

Ceteris Paribus

A Latin phrase meaning "all other things being equal," used to isolate the effect of one variable in economic analysis.

Law Of Demand

An economic principle stating that as the price of a good increases, demand for that good decreases, and vice versa, all else being equal.

Prices Fall

A market condition where the cost of goods and services decreases over time.