udp-galactose

UDP-galactose is a molecule that serves as a sugar donor in various biochemical reactions, particularly in the biosynthesis of carbohydrates. It consists of an uridine diphosphate (UDP) molecule linked to a galactose molecule, and it plays a crucial role in the addition of galactose units to macromolecules like glycoproteins and glycolipids in the cell.

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