Galactose is a simple sugar formed when lactose, a carbohydrate in milk, is hydrolyzed

Chapter 4, Problem 4.64

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Galactose is a simple sugar formed when lactose, a carbohydrate in milk, is hydrolyzed. Individuals with galactosemia, a rare inherited disorder, lack an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose, and must avoid cows milk and all products derived from cows milk. Galactose is a stereoisomer of glucose ( 4.63). O galactose OH OH HO HO HO a. Draw both chair forms of galactose and label the more stable conformation. b. Which simple sugar, galactose or glucose, is more stable? Explain. c. Draw a constitutional isomer of galactose. d. Draw a stereoisomer of galactose that is different from glucose.

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