Carbohydrate Isomerism
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Which carbon position is involved in the epimerization process that leads to galactose?

  • Carbon 5
  • Carbon 4 (correct)
  • Carbon 2
  • Carbon 1

    • What is the resulting sugar from epimerization at carbon 2?

  • Mannose (correct)
  • Galactose
  • Glucose
  • Fructose

    • What defines whether a sugar is classified as an aldose or a ketose?

  • Type of functional group present
  • Number of carbon atoms
  • Presence of an aldehyde or ketone group (correct)
  • Position of the hydroxyl group

    • Which of the following is an example of an aldose?

    <p>Galactose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair of sugars are classified as isomers due to their structural differences?

    <p>Fructose and Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many isomers does glucose have based on its 4 asymmetric carbon atoms?

    <p>16 isomers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of isomerism is defined by the orientation of the -H and -OH groups around the subterminal carbon atom?

    <p>D and L isomers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes alpha and beta anomers?

    <p>The orientation of -H and -OH at the first carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of epimers?

    <p>Isomers that differ at only one specific carbon configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs consist of aldoses and ketoses?

    <p>Glucose and Fructose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes epimers from one another?

    <p>They differ in the configuration of the -OH and -H groups on specific carbon atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs represents the most important epimers of glucose?

    <p>Mannose and Galactose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which carbon atoms do epimers mainly differ in glucose?

    <p>Carbon atoms 2, 3, and 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding α and β anomers compared to epimers?

    <p>Anomers only differ at carbon 1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of monosaccharides?

    <p>They are composed of one sugar unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between glucose and its epimers?

    <p>They are stereoisomers that differ in the spatial configuration of their -OH and -H groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a classification of monosaccharides?

    <p>Decoses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are monosaccharides categorized?

    <p>Based on the number of carbon atoms they contain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of carbon atoms for a monosaccharide to be classified as a pentose?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the highest number of carbon atoms in a monosaccharide?

    <p>Octose (8 carbon atoms)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of monosaccharide contains a ketone group?

    <p>Fructose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as an aldose?

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is NOT an example of a ketose?

    <p>Glycerose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key functional groups differentiate aldoses from ketoses?

    <p>Aldehyde and ketone groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a correct pairing of monosaccharide and its classification?

    <p>Glucose - Aldose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Isomers

    • Glucose has 4 asymmetric carbon atoms resulting in 16 possible isomers

    Types of Isomerism

    • D and L isomers: based on the orientation of -H and -OH groups around the subterminal carbon atom
    • Alpha and Beta anomers (information about this type of isomerism is missing from the provided text)
    • Epimers: isomers that differ in the configuration of -OH and -H on carbon atoms 2, 3, and 4 of glucose
      • Mannose: an epimer of glucose formed by epimerization at carbon 2
      • Galactose: an epimer of glucose formed by epimerization at carbon 4
    • Aldoses and Ketoses: determined by the presence of an aldehyde or ketone group
      • Glucose (aldose)
      • Fructose (ketose)

    Monosaccharides

    • Composed of one sugar unit
    • Classified based on the number of carbon atoms:
      • Trioses: 3 carbon atoms
      • Tetroses: 4 carbon atoms
      • Pentoses: 5 carbon atoms
      • Hexoses: 6 carbon atoms
      • Heptoses: 7 carbon atoms
      • Octoses: 8 carbon atoms
    • Classified based on the presence of aldehyde or ketone groups:
      • Aldoses: contain an aldehyde group
        • Glycerose
        • Erythrose
        • Ribose
        • Glucose
      • Ketoses: contain a ketone group
        • Dihydroxyacetone
        • Erythrulose
        • Ribulose
        • Fructose

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