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Which of the following statements about monosaccharides is true?
Which of the following statements about monosaccharides is true?
- Monosaccharides are always aldoses, containing aldehyde groups.
- Monosaccharides have the empirical formula (CH2O)n where n=1.
- Monosaccharides can be further hydrolyzed into other saccharides. (correct)
- Monosaccharides are optically inactive due to their symmetrical structures.
What is the molecular formula of a typical monosaccharide?
What is the molecular formula of a typical monosaccharide?
- C8H16O8
- C3H6O3
- C6H12O6 (correct)
- C5H10O5
Which type of carbonyl group do most monosaccharides contain?
Which type of carbonyl group do most monosaccharides contain?
- Aldehyde groups (correct)
- Carboxylic acid groups
- Ester groups
- Ketone groups
What term describes a molecule that can exist in two non-superimposable mirror image forms?
What term describes a molecule that can exist in two non-superimposable mirror image forms?
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In Fischer projections, which direction does the horizontal line represent?
In Fischer projections, which direction does the horizontal line represent?
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How do chiral molecules affect the plane-polarized light?
How do chiral molecules affect the plane-polarized light?
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Which of the following sugars is an aldotriose?
Which of the following sugars is an aldotriose?
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What term is used to refer to a carbon atom that is bonded to four different atoms or groups?
What term is used to refer to a carbon atom that is bonded to four different atoms or groups?
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$D$-Glucose is an example of which type of monosaccharide?
$D$-Glucose is an example of which type of monosaccharide?
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Which of the following is true about optical activity in chiral molecules?
Which of the following is true about optical activity in chiral molecules?
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