Concept explainers
a.
To classify:
The structure A as an enantiomer or diastereomer of D-glucose
Introduction:
The disaccharide glucose is found in milk and other dairy products. The glucose is the simpler form of carbohydrate present in the body. The glucose is obtained by the conversion of galactose through a series of steps and also includes an epimerase enzyme.
b.
To classify:
The structure B as an enantiomer or diastereomer of D-glucose.
Introduction:
The disaccharide glucose is found in milk and other dairy products. The glucose is the simpler form of carbohydrate present in the body. The glucose is obtained by the conversion of galactose through a series of steps and also includes an epimerase enzyme.
c.
To classify:
The structure C as an enantiomer or diastereomer of D-glucose.
Introduction:
The disaccharide glucose is found in milk and other dairy products. The glucose is the simpler form of carbohydrate present in the body. The glucose is obtained by the conversion of galactose through a series of steps and also includes an epimerase enzyme.
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