Galactose, fructose, and mannose metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Galactose enters the glycolytic pathway via
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Glucose 6-phosphate
2
Q
Mannose enters the glycolytic pathway via
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Fructose 6-phosphate
3
Q
Fructose enters the glycolytic pathway via
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In kidney and adipose tissues: Fructose 6-phosphate
In the liver: fructose 1,6-bisphosphate
4
Q
The deficiency of which causes the accumulation of galactose 1-phosphate in tissues and galactose in blood and urine
A
Galactose 1-phosphate uridyl transferase
5
Q
Forms cataracts
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Galactose that is converted to galactilol
6
Q
Deficient in non-classifical galactosemia as evidenced by galactosemia and galactosuria
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Galactokinase
7
Q
Lactose intolerance is due to deficiency of
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Beta-galactosidase (lactase)
