Galactose 1-phosphate, an intermediate substance in both galactose metabolism and nucleotide sugar processes, plays a crucial role in the biochemical pathways involved.
6-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-galactose, a disaccharide, is a constituent of the polysaccharide backbone characterized by beta-(1→6) glycoside linkages, with a side chain attached to the primary chain through a beta-(1→3) bond.