A neonate presents with jaundice and vomiting after breastfeeding. Laboratory tests confirm galactosemia. Which specific monosaccharide is the infant unable to metabolize properly?
Q1. A neonate presents with jaundice and vomiting after breastfeeding. Laboratory tests confirm galactosemia. Which specific monosaccharide is the infant unable to metabolize properly?
Answer: Galactose
Explanation: Galactose is a monosaccharide found in lactose. Glucose is tempting as it is also in lactose but is metabolized normally in galactosemia.