Chapter 9.3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of glactose 1-phosphate uridyltransferase
A
-to take galactose-1-phosphate and convert it to glucose 1-phosphate
2
Q
How does fructose trapping work
A
- fructokinase phosphorylates fructose
- >resulting in fructose 1-phosphate
3
Q
How does galactose reach the liver
A
-it reaches the liver through the hepatic portal vein just like fructose reaches the liver through the hepatic portal vein
