Concept explainers
(a)
To describe: The common structural features and differences in cellulose and glycogen.
Introduction:
Carbohydrates are organic
(b)
To determine: The common structural features and differences in D-glucose and D-fructose.
Introduction:
A common monosaccharide has three to six carbons. The molecular formula of a monosaccharide carbohydrate is Cn(H2O)n where n represents a whole number like 3 or higher.
(c)
To determine: The common structural features and differences in maltose and sucrose.
Introduction:
Carbohydrates are organic biomolecules found in all the living organisms. Carbohydrates are formed by plants during photosynthesis. The monomers of monosaccharide together build up the disaccharide or polysaccharide molecules.
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