Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Title: Understanding the Relationship Between Alpha and Beta Forms of Sugars Question: Alpha and beta forms of sugars are related as? Options: - identical - meso (selected) - diastereomers - enantiomers Explanation: In carbohydrate chemistry, the alpha and beta forms of sugars refer to different anomeric configurations that are based on the orientation of the hydroxyl group at the anomeric carbon. These forms are typically classified as diastereomers, which are stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other. The selected option, "meso," is incorrect, as meso compounds have internal planes of symmetry and do not apply to the alpha and beta configurations of sugars.
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Transcribed Image Text:Title: Understanding the Relationship Between Alpha and Beta Forms of Sugars Question: Alpha and beta forms of sugars are related as? Options: - identical - meso (selected) - diastereomers - enantiomers Explanation: In carbohydrate chemistry, the alpha and beta forms of sugars refer to different anomeric configurations that are based on the orientation of the hydroxyl group at the anomeric carbon. These forms are typically classified as diastereomers, which are stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other. The selected option, "meso," is incorrect, as meso compounds have internal planes of symmetry and do not apply to the alpha and beta configurations of sugars.
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