Metabolism of Monosaccharides and Disaccharides
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Glucose is the most common monosaccharide consumed by humans, and its metabolism has already been discussed.
Metabolism of Monosaccharides and Disaccharides
OVERVIEW
Glucose is the most
common monosaccharide consumed by humans, and its metabolism has already been
discussed. However, two other monosaccharides, fructose and galactose, occur in
significant amounts in the diet (primarily in disaccharides) and make important
contributions to energy metabolism. In addition, galactose is an important
component of structural carbohydrates. Figure 12.1 shows the metabolism of
fructose and galactose as part of the essential pathways of energy metabolism.
Figure 12.1 Galactose and
fructose metabolism as part of the essential pathways of energy metabolism (see
Figure 8.2,, for a more detailed view of the overall reactions of metabolism).
UDP = uridine diphosphate; P = phosphate.
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