Term Name: fucokinase activity
Synonyms: ATP:6-deoxy-L-galactose 1-phosphotransferase activity, ATP:beta-L-fucose 1-phosphotransferase activity, fucokinase (phosphorylating) activity, fucose kinase activity, L-fucokinase activity, L-fucose kinase activity
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: L-fucose + ATP = beta-L-fucose 1-phosphate + ADP + 2 H+.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0050201]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: kinase activity phosphotransferase activity, alcohol group as acceptor