How does the phosphorylation of galactose differ from the phosphorylation of glucose, mannose, and fructose prior to catabolism?

A. Phosphorylation of galactose requires NADPH to phosphorylate galactose-1-phosphate
B. Phosphorylation of galactose requires ATP to phosphorylate galactose-1-phosphate
C. Phosphorylation of galactose requires PEP (phosphoenolpyruvate) to phosphorylate galactose-1-phosphate
D. Phosphorylation of galactose requires UTP to phosphorylate galactose-1-phosphate
E. Phosphorylation of galactose requires TTP to phosphorylate galactose-1-phosphate


Answer: D

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