What is the difference between galactose and D-galactose?
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The human body is primarily fueled by D-sugars, which are absorbed and metabolized differently than their L-isomers. While galactose is a simple sugar, the prefix 'D-' in D-galactose specifies its exact stereochemical configuration, a crucial detail that determines its biological role and distinguishes it from its less common mirror image, L-galactose.
