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What distinguishes α-glycosides from β-glycosides?
What distinguishes α-glycosides from β-glycosides?
- The solubility in organic solvents
- The configuration of the hemiacetal hydroxyl group (correct)
- The presence of glycosidases
- The type of aglycone present
How can O-glycosides be easily cleaved?
How can O-glycosides be easily cleaved?
- By reduction with mild reagents
- By exposure to high heat
- By oxidation with strong chemicals
- By hydrolysis with acids or enzymes (correct)
What is the solubility characteristic of the glycone part of glycosides?
What is the solubility characteristic of the glycone part of glycosides?
- Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
- Insoluble in both water and organic solvents
- Soluble in both water and organic solvents
- Water soluble, insoluble in organic solvents (correct)
What type of compounds are almost all naturally-occurring glycosides?
What type of compounds are almost all naturally-occurring glycosides?
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What brings about the hydrolysis of glycosides in plants?
What brings about the hydrolysis of glycosides in plants?
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