Which of the following intermediates is needed for the conversion of galactose into glucose by reacting with galactose 1-phosphate?
A) glucose 1-phosphate
B) fructose 6-phosphate
C) glucose 6-phosphate
D) UDP-galactose
E) UDP-glucose

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The conversion of galactose into glucose involves the intermediate UDP-glucose. Galactose 1-phosphate reacts with UDP-glucose to form UDP-galactose and glucose 1-phosphate, which can then be converted into glucose 6-phosphate and enter glycolysis or gluconeogenesis pathways.

Which of the Following Intermediates Is Needed for the Conversion