Sugar Structures and Ribose Chemistry
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Which form of ribose is more stable compared to glucose?

  • α-pyranose
  • α-furanose
  • β-furanose (correct)
  • β-pyranose

What percentage of ribose exists in the β-pyranose form?

  • 60% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 10%
  • 25%

In which type of molecule is ribose primarily found?

  • Nucleotides (correct)
  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids
  • Proteins

What is the main role of ribose in RNA and DNA?

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Which of the following percentages represents the α-furanose form of ribose?

<p>7% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in converting a sugar structure from Fischer projection to Haworth projection?

<p>Identify the anomeric carbon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Fischer projection, where should the hydroxyl groups (OH) be placed when converting to a Haworth projection?

<p>Right for down, left for up (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying the anomeric carbon in sugar structure analysis?

<p>To understand the sugar’s stereochemistry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When converting a sugar structure to Fischer projection, how are the positions of the hydroxyl groups indicated?

<p>By their relative orientations in the ring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the anomeric carbon in a monosaccharide?

<p>It is a carbon that is part of a ring structure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What configuration does the n-1 carbon in Nature typically have?

<p>D stereochemistry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding monosaccharides?

<p>They can contain 3 to 6 carbons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sugar is glucose classified as?

<p>Aldose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature primarily contributes to the complex stereochemistry of monosaccharides?

<p>The carbonyl group and multiple OH groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about D-Glucose and L-Glucose is correct?

<p>D-Glucose is the mirror image of L-Glucose. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stereochemistry is associated with the n-1 carbon in Nature?

<p>D stereochemistry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Fischer projection in regards to monosaccharides?

<p>It defines the stereochemistry of each chiral center. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many chiral centers can a monosaccharide theoretically have?

<p>Up to 6 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of projection is used to facilitate the comparison of different sugars?

<p>Fischer projection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which monosaccharide is shown in its Fischer projection with the n-1 carbon having D stereochemistry?

<p>Glucose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following configurations represents a D monosaccharide?

<p>R configuration on the last chiral center (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of ring structures do monosaccharides primarily form upon cyclisation?

<p>Five or six-membered rings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of cyclisation of monosaccharides in solution?

<p>Reversible and at equilibrium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what form are the cyclic structures of monosaccharides most easily drawn?

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What conformation do six-membered rings actually adopt in monosaccharides?

<p>Chair conformation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What component is characteristic of the Fischer projection for monosaccharides?

<p>Only essential groups are illustrated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary structural role of cellulose in plants?

<p>Forming rigid cell walls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of glycosidic bond connects the glucose units in amylose?

<p>α‐1,4 glycosidic bonds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is cellulose different from amylose in terms of digestibility by humans?

<p>Cellulose is not digestible, while amylose is. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of cellulose contributes to its role as dietary fiber?

<p>It is tightly packed and linear. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the processing of plant starches during energy generation?

<p>They are easily digested into glucose. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of linkage is present in lactose?

<p>β-1,4 linkage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is primarily used for connecting monosaccharides in the formation of disaccharides?

<p>Glycosidic bonds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main structural difference between α-linkages and β-linkages in glycosidic bonds?

<p>α-linkages occur on the same side of the sugar molecules. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a polysaccharide that functions as an energy store?

<p>Amylose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which monosaccharides are involved in the formation of sucrose?

<p>D-Glucose and D-Fructose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of polysaccharides in biological systems?

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Which glycosidic bond connects the C1 of one sugar to the C2 of another?

<p>C1-C2 bond (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of form does D-glucose primarily exist in when polymerized to form amylose?

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Flashcards

Monosaccharides

Simple sugars with a formula CnH2nOn, 3-6 carbons long.

Fischer projection

A way to represent the 3D structure of a molecule on a 2D plane, essential for defining chiral centers.

Stereochemistry of Monosaccharides

The 3D arrangement of atoms in a sugar molecule, crucial in determining optical isomers.

Chirality

Property of a molecule that is not superimposable on its mirror image.

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Aldoses

Monosaccharides with an aldehyde functional group.

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Ketoses

Monosaccharides with a ketone functional group.

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Carbonyl group

A functional group containing a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom.

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D-stereochemistry

The standard configuration of a chiral center with the OH group on the right side of a Fischer Projection.

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Ribose Structure

Ribose is a 5-carbon sugar, important in nucleotides, with a furanose form more stable than a pyranose form.

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Ribose vs. Deoxyribose

Ribose is a sugar in RNA, while deoxyribose is in DNA. The difference lies in its oxygen.

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Ribose in Nucleotides

Ribose forms the backbone of RNA and DNA, linked by phosphate groups.

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Ribose's Stability

The furanose form of ribose is more stable than the pyranose form in its component with nucleotides.

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Ribose function in RNA

Ribose is the 5-carbon sugar found in RNA (ribonucleic acid).

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Haworth Projection

A way to depict the cyclic forms of monosaccharides. It's useful for showing the ring structures.

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Cyclisation of Monosaccharides

The process where monosaccharides form 5 or 6-membered rings.

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Pyranose form

The 6-membered ring structure formed by the cyclisation of monosaccharides.

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Chair Conformation

The actual 3D shape of a 6-membered ring, which Haworth projections don't fully represent.

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Stereochemistry of n-1 carbon

Typically D configuration (often R), for the carbon atom beside or before the carbonyl group in a sugar.

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Equilibrium in solution

The reversible nature of the cyclisation process, meaning multiple forms can exist.

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Anomeric Carbon

The carbon atom in a cyclic sugar that was formerly the carbonyl carbon in the open-chain form.

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Identifying Sugars (Molecular Structure)

Converting a molecular structure to a Fischer or Haworth projection to identify the sugar.

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Converting linear to cyclic sugar

Changing the open-chain structure of a sugar to a ring structure.

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Glycosidic bond

A covalent bond that links two monosaccharides together, typically between the anomeric carbon (C1) of one sugar and a hydroxyl group on another.

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Disaccharide

A carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharides linked together by a glycosidic bond.

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Lactose

A disaccharide composed of galactose and glucose linked by a β-1,4 glycosidic bond.

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Sucrose

A disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose linked by an α-1,2 glycosidic bond.

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α-linkage

A glycosidic bond where the linkage occurs on the same side of the two sugar molecules.

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β-linkage

A glycosidic bond where the linkage occurs on opposite sides of the two sugar molecules.

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Polysaccharide

A large carbohydrate molecule composed of many monosaccharides joined together by glycosidic bonds.

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Amylose

A linear polysaccharide composed of D-glucose units linked by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds, found in starches.

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Cellulose

A straight-chain polymer of glucose linked by -1,4 glycosidic bonds. It is the main structural component of plant cell walls.

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Dietary Fibre

Indigestible carbohydrates like cellulose that provide bulk to our diet and aid digestion.

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What makes cellulose indigestible for humans?

Cellulose's -1,4 glycosidic bonds are different from -1,4 bonds found in amylose. Our digestive enzymes can't break down -1,4 bonds.

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Study Notes

Carbohydrates

  • Carbohydrates are a broad class of molecules
  • Three main categories: Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Polysaccharides
  • Monosaccharides are simple sugars; examples include glucose, fructose, and galactose
  • Disaccharides are formed by joining two monosaccharides; examples include sucrose (table sugar), lactose (milk sugar), and maltose
  • Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides; examples include starch, glycogen, and cellulose
  • Carbohydrates store energy and provide structural support in organisms

Monosaccharides

  • Basic building blocks of carbohydrates
  • General formula: CnH2nOn
  • Simple molecules but have isomers (different structural and optical forms)
  • Based around carbonyl group and several OH groups
  • Difficult 3D structures, special drawing conventions are needed
  • Natural forms usually have the D stereochemistry (most commonly R configuration) at carbon n-1
  • Key monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose

Structure representation of Monosaccharides

  • Fischer projection: Used for comparing different sugars, particularly in simplified form
  • Haworth projection: Used to illustrate cyclic forms of monosaccharides; crucial for seeing important reactions
  • Determining stereochemistry: Breaking the anomeric bond and rotating C6 into the ring.

Disaccharides

  • Formed by joining two monosaccharides through glycosidic bonds
  • Common disaccharides include sucrose, lactose, and maltose
  • Glycosidic bonds can connect sugars to bases (nucleotides) and proteins / peptides (glycoproteins) and glycopeptides.

Polysaccharides

  • Long chains of monosaccharides
  • Important roles as energy stores and structural components
  • Examples include starch (energy storage in plants), glycogen (energy storage in animals), and cellulose (structural component in plants)
  • Starch (Amylose) spiral structure from several α-1,4 glycosidic bonds
  • Cellulose is a straight chain polymer of glucose, with β-1,4 glycosidic bonds.
  • Difficult for humans to digest, major component of dietary fibre
  • Glycogen (mammals) and Amylopectin (plant starch) can also be branched.
  • Chitin has similar structure to cellulose but has acetamide groups added, creating a strong polymer found in crab shells and fungal cell walls.

Carbohydrate Metabolism

  • Glucose is the most abundant carbohydrate and the main source of energy
  • Glycolysis is the main energy generation process

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Test your knowledge of ribose, its stability compared to glucose, and its role in nucleic acids. This quiz covers key concepts such as sugar forms, projections, and the significance of the anomeric carbon in monosaccharides. Perfect for students studying biochemistry and molecular biology!

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