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What is the chemical formula for dihydroxyacetone?
What is the chemical formula for dihydroxyacetone?
CH2OH - C = O - CH2OH
Which of the following statements is true about enantiomers?
Which of the following statements is true about enantiomers?
D-glucose and L-glucose are the same compound.
D-glucose and L-glucose are the same compound.
False
What is the classification of D-fructose?
What is the classification of D-fructose?
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Glucose is commonly known as ___ or ___ sugar.
Glucose is commonly known as ___ or ___ sugar.
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How is the number of optical isomers calculated?
How is the number of optical isomers calculated?
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What is the specific rotation of a chiral compound in the context given?
What is the specific rotation of a chiral compound in the context given?
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Fructose is less soluble than other sugars.
Fructose is less soluble than other sugars.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates Overview
- All carbohydrates in the human body are in the D-form, with the exception of dihydroxyacetone.
- Chemical formula for dihydroxyacetone: $CH_2OH - C = O - CH_2OH$.
- Dihydroxyacetone lacks chiral carbons.
Chiral Carbons and Enantiomers
- The position of the -OH group on the chiral carbon atom farthest from C=O determines D- or L-type configurations.
- D-glucose and L-glucose are two types of glucose.
Glucose Structures
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D-Glucose Structure:
- CHO
- H-C-OH
- HO-C-H
- H-C-OH
- H-C-OH
- CH2OH
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L-Glucose Structure:
- CHO
- HO-C-H
- H-C-OH
- HO-C-H
- HO-C-H
- CH2OH
Hexoses
- D-Galactose:
- Formula: $C_6H_{12}O_6$
- Structure includes multiple -OH groups.
- Glucose's structure is identical in chemical formula to other hexoses like galactose.
Optical Activity
- Compounds with chiral carbons are optically active and termed optical isomers.
- Enantiomers are stereoisomers that are non-superimposable on their mirror images, caused by chiral carbons.
D-Glucose Characteristics
- Also known as dextrose or grape sugar; found in blood and tissue fluids, classified as blood sugar.
- Normal fasting blood glucose levels: 3.9-5.5 mmol/l.
- Does not require digestion and can be administered intravenously.
Optical Isomers
- The number of optical isomers equals $2^n$, where n is the number of chiral carbons.
- Glucose requires no digestion, providing immediate energy.
Optical Activity Mechanism
- Chiral compounds rotate polarized light: clockwise (+) or counter-clockwise (-).
- Specific rotation example: 30°.
D-Fructose
- Formula: $C_6H_{12}O_6$.
- Structure includes diverse functional groups.
- Classified as a ketohexose with 8 optical isomers.
- Commonly referred to as levulose or fruit sugar; naturally found in fruits and honey.
- Fructose is the sweetest and most soluble sugar, often used as a dietary sugar.
Monosaccharide Structures
- Monosaccharides with five or more carbon atoms exist in equilibrium between open-chain and cyclic forms, with cyclic structures being predominant.
- Haworth projections represent the ring structure of monosaccharides.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential details regarding carbohydrates in the human body, focusing specifically on dihydroxyacetone and the classifications of D- and L-glucose. Participants will explore the structural characteristics and chemical formulas associated with these carbohydrates, enhancing their understanding of carbohydrate chemistry.
