Asked by samuel lainez on Apr 27, 2024
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Two D-aldopentoses give the same D-aldotetrose upon Ruff degradation. The two aldopentoses are ________.
A) enantiomers
B) meso compounds
C) C2 epimers
D) C4 epimers
E) D-glucose and D-galactose
Ruff Degradation
A chemical process used to shorten the carbon chain of sugars by one carbon atom, involving the oxidation of an aldose sugar to the corresponding aldonic acid, followed by its decarboxylation.
D-aldopentoses
A type of sugar containing five carbon atoms, including an aldehyde group at the first carbon.
D-aldotetrose
A simple sugar (tetrose) in the D-configuration with an aldehyde group, part of the carbohydrate family.
- Comprehend the concept of isomerism and epimerism in carbohydrates.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the concept of isomerism and epimerism in carbohydrates.
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