galactokinase activity
Catalysis of the reaction: D-galactose + ATP = alpha-D-galactose 1-phosphate + ADP + 2 H+.
GO:0016773
phosphotransferase activity, alcohol group as acceptor
is_a
GO:0019200
carbohydrate kinase activity
is_a
ATP:D-galactose 1-phosphotransferase activity
related
ATP:D-galactose-1-phosphotransferase activity
related
galactokinase (phosphorylating)
related
SPBPB2B2.13