Galactose 1-phosphate: UDP-glucose uridyltransferase (GALT) is an enzyme important for the catabolism of galactose. Patients with GALT deficiency present within days of birth with feeding difficulty, fatigue, jaundice and liver problems, and failure to thrive. In addition, a buildup of galactose and its metabolites are present in the bloodstream. GALT catalyzes the following reaction in galactose catabolism. NOTE that GALT is reversible!! Classify this enzyme and explain why you classified it in this way.

Galactose 1-phosphate: UDP-glucose uridyltransferase (GALT) is an enzyme important for the catabolism of galactose. Patients with GALT deficiency present within days of birth with feeding difficulty, fatigue, jaundice and liver problems, and failure to thrive. In addition, a buildup of galactose and its metabolites are present in the bloodstream. GALT catalyzes the following reaction in galactose catabolism. NOTE that GALT is reversible!! Classify this enzyme and explain why you classified it in this way.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter10: From Proteins To Phenotypes

Section: Chapter Questions

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