galactose

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɡəˈlaktəʊz/ or /ɡəˈlaktəʊs/

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Noun

Singular galactose

Plural none

1. Galactose is a type of monosaccharide (sugar) found in dairy products, formula C₆H₁₂O₆.

Types of sugar

Monosaccharides (C6H12O6) — glucose • fructose • galactose Disaccharides (C12H22O11) — maltose • sucrose • lactose Polysaccharides — starch • cellulose • glycogen