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Which designation is based on the configuration about the single asymmetric C in glyceraldehyde?
Which designation is based on the configuration about the single asymmetric C in glyceraldehyde?
- D
- R
- L (correct)
- S
What type of isomerism is found in pairs of structures that are mirror images of each other?
What type of isomerism is found in pairs of structures that are mirror images of each other?
- Cis-trans isomerism
- Structural isomerism
- Geometric isomerism
- Enantiomerism (correct)
How many stereoisomers are possible for a compound with four chiral centers?
How many stereoisomers are possible for a compound with four chiral centers?
- 32
- 4
- 16 (correct)
- 8
When fructose reacts to form a 6-member ring, which group reacts with the OH on C6?
When fructose reacts to form a 6-member ring, which group reacts with the OH on C6?
What do we call stereoisomers that differ only in configuration around one chiral center?
What do we call stereoisomers that differ only in configuration around one chiral center?
What is the term for the 6-membered pyranose ring formed by D-glucose?
What is the term for the 6-membered pyranose ring formed by D-glucose?
Which individual proposed the D & L designations for sugars?
Which individual proposed the D & L designations for sugars?
In which form of glucose do the hydroxyl groups at C1 and C5 react to form an intramolecular hemiacetal?
In which form of glucose do the hydroxyl groups at C1 and C5 react to form an intramolecular hemiacetal?
Which type of representation shows a simple ring in perspective for cyclic sugars like glucose?
Which type of representation shows a simple ring in perspective for cyclic sugars like glucose?
What is the term for the removal of oxygen from the hydroxyl group to form sugars like deoxyribose?
What is the term for the removal of oxygen from the hydroxyl group to form sugars like deoxyribose?
Which type of optical activity is exhibited if a sugar solution turns the plane of polarized light to the right?
Which type of optical activity is exhibited if a sugar solution turns the plane of polarized light to the right?
How many carbon atoms are present in monosaccharides like glucose, fructose, and galactose?
How many carbon atoms are present in monosaccharides like glucose, fructose, and galactose?
What is the main difference between amylose and amylopectin?
What is the main difference between amylose and amylopectin?
Which statement is true about glycogen?
Which statement is true about glycogen?
What is the significance of the branches in amylopectin and glycogen?
What is the significance of the branches in amylopectin and glycogen?
Which is an accurate statement regarding starch?
Which is an accurate statement regarding starch?
What are the main differences between glycogen and cellulose?
What are the main differences between glycogen and cellulose?
Which type of linkage forms the branches in amylopectin?
Which type of linkage forms the branches in amylopectin?
What is sucrose hydrolyzed into?
What is sucrose hydrolyzed into?
Which polysaccharide is the most common storage polysaccharide in plants?
Which polysaccharide is the most common storage polysaccharide in plants?
What type of linkages does amylose have?
What type of linkages does amylose have?
What is the end of the polysaccharide called?
What is the end of the polysaccharide called?
What are the two forms of starch?
What are the two forms of starch?
How do plants store glucose in polymeric form?
How do plants store glucose in polymeric form?
Which of the following statements is true about ketoses?
Which of the following statements is true about ketoses?
What is the definition of a chiral center?
What is the definition of a chiral center?
How many stereoisomers are there for 6-C aldoses?
How many stereoisomers are there for 6-C aldoses?
What is Van't Hoff's rule?
What is Van't Hoff's rule?
What is the difference between D and L sugars?
What is the difference between D and L sugars?
What does the reference C atom refer to?
What does the reference C atom refer to?
