BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Galactose is one of the monosaccharides of importance in human nutrition. It is converted to glucose-1-phosphate in the liver and subsequently stored as glycogen, or is converted to glucose and released into the circulation. The increase in plasma glucose is known to be modest following galactose ingestion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose is our body’s main source of energy, with some tissues like the brain requiring a constant supply. Glucose is referred to as “blood sugar” because it circulates in our bloodstream as a source of readily available energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -In conclusion, ingested galactose results in only a modest increase in plasma glucose concentration. The glucose area responses to galactose and glucose are additive. Oral galactose is a relatively potent insulin secretagogue, and the insulin response is also additive to that following glucose ingestion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Galactose is known as the brain sugar. It supports the brain development of infants. The monosaccharide sugar helps trigger long-term memory formation.