galactokinase activity [GO_0004335]
Catalysis of the reaction: D-galactose + ATP = alpha-D-galactose 1-phosphate + ADP + 2 H+.
galactokinase activity
ID: GO_0004335
Class
Catalysis of the reaction: D-galactose + ATP = alpha-D-galactose 1-phosphate + ADP + 2 H+.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| ATP:D-galactose-1-phosphotransferase activity | related synonym | 2.7.1.6 |
| ATP:D-galactose 1-phosphotransferase activity | related synonym | 2.7.1.6 |
| galactokinase (phosphorylating) | related synonym | 2.7.1.6 |
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