galactokinase activity

I. Literature review

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Namegalactokinase activity
IDGO_0004335
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Molecular function

Related synonym

ATP:D-galactose 1-phosphotransferase activity, ATP:D-galactose-1-phosphotransferase activity, galactokinase (phosphorylating)

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: D-galactose + ATP = alpha-D-galactose 1-phosphate + ADP + 2 H+.

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