Galactose

Pronunciation: /ɡəˈlæktoʊs/

Galactose (noun)

  1. A simple sugar found in milk and some dairy products, used by the body as a source of energy.
  2. A monosaccharide, a single carbohydrate molecule, that can join with other sugars to form larger carbohydrates.

Examples

  • Galactose is a milk sugar unit found in dairy products.
  • This milk sugar unit helps explain why some foods taste sweet.