Asked by Nicole Brakeman on Sep 26, 2024
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All naturally occurring sugars can be degraded to ________.
A) D-(-) -glyceraldehyde
B) D-(+) -glyceraldehyde
C) L-(-) -glyceraldehyde
D) L-(+) -glyceraldehyde
E) none of the above
Naturally Occurring Sugars
Sugars that are found in natural sources such as fruits, vegetables, and honey, not added during processing or packaging.
D-(-)-Glyceraldehyde
A simple sugar (monosaccharide) that serves as a reference compound for determining the D-L configuration of carbohydrates.
- Knowledge of the optical activity of chiral sugars.
Verified Answer
HA
Hamza Azeezabout 6 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
All naturally occurring sugars are D-sugars and can be degraded to D-(+)-glyceraldehyde, which serves as a reference point for the D/L and (+/-) designation in sugars.
Learning Objectives
- Knowledge of the optical activity of chiral sugars.