Which of the following conditions is characterized by an inability to metabolize galactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products?

A Lactose intolerance
B Galactosemia ✓
C Fructose malabsorption
D Sucrose intolerance

Explanation

Galactosemia is a genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to metabolize galactose, leading to its accumulation in the body and causing a range of symptoms.

Source

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics
Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders Genetic Metabolic Disorders Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorders Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high