Which of the following statements is true of galactose?

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Galactose is an important constituent of certain glycolipids and glycoproteins that are found in membranes, especially those in the nervous system. It is not the most common aldohexose in the human body (that would be glucose), nor is it the sweetest naturally occurring carbohydrate (that title would likely go to fructose). While galactose is a monosaccharide that can be produced by hydrolysis of lactose (a disaccharide), it is not one of the hydrolysis products of sucrose.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Galactose