Term Name: galactose 1-dehydrogenase activity
Synonyms: beta-galactose dehydrogenase activity, D-galactose 1-dehydrogenase activity, D-galactose dehydrogenase activity, D-galactose:NAD+ 1-oxidoreductase activity, NAD-dependent D-galactose dehydrogenase activity
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: D-galactose + NAD+ = D-galactono-1,4-lactone + NADH + H+.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0019151]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: oxidoreductase activity, acting on the CH-OH group of donors, NAD or NADP as acceptor