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Flashcards by gina_evans0312, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by gina_evans0312
over 11 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Galactokinase Reaction | Galactose + ATP --> Gal-1-P + ADP |
| Galactokinase Issue | Galactose accumulates in the blood and is excreted in teh urine |
| Galactokinase- Symptoms | Vomiting & diarrhea on ingestion, enlarged liver |
| Galactokinase Deficiency- Severe Symptoms | Cateract formation (galactose damages blood vessels) and nerve damage, leading to dehydration, jaundice & cirrhosis |
| Galactose-1-Phosphatase Reaction | Galactose-1-P + UDP-Glucose --> UDP-Gal + Glu-1-P |
| Main Issue with Galactose-1-P Deficiency | Depletes free phosphate & inhibits glucokinase |
| Galactose-1-Phosphatase Deficiency- Galacitol | Increases galacitol formation which leads to jaundice |
| Treatment | Galactose free diet i.e. artificial milk |
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