Term Name:	galactokinase activity
Synonyms:	ATP:D-galactose 1-phosphotransferase activity, ATP:D-galactose-1-phosphotransferase activity, galactokinase (phosphorylating)
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: D-galactose + ATP = alpha-D-galactose 1-phosphate + ADP + 2 H+.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004335]    QuickGO    AmiGO