Galactose
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɡəˈlaktəʊz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Galactose is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.
Word Forms
- galactoses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arabinose, epimerase, lactose, galactogen, galactoglycerol, galactoglycoprotein.
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