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What is the empirical formula for many, but not all, carbohydrates?
What is the empirical formula for many, but not all, carbohydrates?
- (CH2O)n (correct)
- C6H12O
- CH2O
- C6H12O6
What are monosaccharides classified according to?
What are monosaccharides classified according to?
- Molecular weight and functional group
- Functional group, number of carbon atoms, and chiral property (correct)
- Number of carbon atoms and molecular shape
- Functional group and molecular weight
What is the term for the 'handedness' of a molecule?
What is the term for the 'handedness' of a molecule?
- Chirality (correct)
- Stability
- Stereochemistry
- Achirality
What is an atom with four different substituents called?
What is an atom with four different substituents called?
What is the characteristic of a carbon atom with four different groups bonded to it?
What is the characteristic of a carbon atom with four different groups bonded to it?
What are the two properties conferred by the presence of asymmetric carbon atoms in carbohydrates?
What are the two properties conferred by the presence of asymmetric carbon atoms in carbohydrates?
What is the definition of stereoisomers?
What is the definition of stereoisomers?
What is a characteristic of enantiomers?
What is a characteristic of enantiomers?
What is the term for monosaccharides differing in configuration around a single carbon atom other than the carbonyl carbon?
What is the term for monosaccharides differing in configuration around a single carbon atom other than the carbonyl carbon?
What is the sign used to express rotation to the left in optical activity?
What is the sign used to express rotation to the left in optical activity?
What is the term for a mixture of equal amounts of dextrorotatory and levorotatory isomers?
What is the term for a mixture of equal amounts of dextrorotatory and levorotatory isomers?
What is the result of a mixture of equal amounts of dextrorotatory and levorotatory isomers?
What is the result of a mixture of equal amounts of dextrorotatory and levorotatory isomers?
What is the process of separating optically active isomers from a racemic mixture called?
What is the process of separating optically active isomers from a racemic mixture called?
What is the term for the change in optical rotation of an aldohexose in water?
What is the term for the change in optical rotation of an aldohexose in water?
What is the sweetest monosaccharide?
What is the sweetest monosaccharide?
What is the main biological function of glucose?
What is the main biological function of glucose?
What is the polysaccharide composed of fructose molecules?
What is the polysaccharide composed of fructose molecules?
What is the process by which glucose is derived from glycogen?
What is the process by which glucose is derived from glycogen?
