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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