Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The blank space in the statement, “d-Erythrose and d-threose are referred to as ________ because their structures only differ in the configuration at one asymmetric carbon atom.

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The D-Erythrose and D- threose are sugars that belong to the D family of the aldoses. An asymmetric carbon atom is defined as the carbon atom that is attached to four different types of atoms or moieties. Asymmetric carbons, also known as chiral carbon atoms, can exist in two optically active forms.

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