12 Questions
What is a hydroxyl group?
A functional group with one hydrogen and one oxygen atom
Where is the carbonyl group found?
In carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleic acids, hormones, and vitamins
What is the meaning of the term 'saccharide'?
It means 'sugar' in Greek
Which of the following statements about monosaccharides is true?
They cannot be broken down into smaller carbohydrate molecules
What is an aldose?
A monosaccharide with an aldehyde functional group
What is the significance of the groups R, R', R'' in organic chemistry?
They represent alkyl or organic groups in a molecule
What is the defining characteristic of ketoses?
The presence of a ketone group as the functional group
What is the term used to describe molecules that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other?
Chiral
Which of the following statements about achiral molecules is correct?
Both of the above
What is the purpose of the Fischer projection formula?
To represent the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule
Which of the following statements about D- and L-monosaccharides is correct?
D-monosaccharides have the -OH group on the penultimate carbon on the right
What is the term used to describe a pair of molecules that are mirror images of each other but cannot be superimposed?
Enantiomers
Explore the significance of the hydroxyl group and the ubiquity of the carbonyl group in biological compounds like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids. Learn about monosaccharides and their importance as simple sugars in living systems.
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