An infant who obtains nourishment from milk and who has galactosemia is unable to convert

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Galactosemia is a hereditary disease that prevents the conversion of galactose-1-phosphate (Gal-1-P) to glucose-1-phosphate (Glc-1-P) by the enzymes responsible for the classic pathway of galactose metabolism. As a result, Gal-1-P accumulates in the body, leading to liver damage, cataracts, and brain damage. Therefore, the correct answer is C, galactose-1-P cannot be converted to glucose-1-P.

An Infant Who Obtains Nourishment from Milk and Who Has