Galactose

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Galactose (, galacto- + -ose, sometimes abbreviated gal) is a common monosaccharide, i.e. a simple sugar. It is classified as a reducing hexose, more specifically an aldohexose. In terms of structure, it is a C-4 epimer of glucose.

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