Carbohydrate Stereoisomers + Structures Flashcards
Define chiral carbon
C w/ 4 different groups attached
What is the formula for # of chiral Cs in an ALDOSE
Aldose chiral Cs = Cs - 2
What is the formula for # of chiral Cs in a KETOSE
Ketose chiral Cs = Cs - 3
What is the formula for total # of stereoisomers in a carb
Total # stereoisomers = 2^n
n = # chiral carbons
What is the formula to determine # naturally occurring stereoisomers
naturally occurring stereoisomers = total stereoisomers / 2
Draw/recognize ALDOSE (D-glyceraldehyde)
Draw/recognize KETOSE (dihydroxyacetone)
Name/recognize L-ERYTHROSE vs D-ERYTHROSE
Name/recognize D-RIBOSE vs L-RIBOSE
Name/recognize D-RIBULOSE
Name/recognize GLUCOSE
Name/recognize MANNOSE
Name/recognize GALACTOSE
Name/recognize FRUCTOSE
Name the ALDOSE TRIOSE
Glyceraldehyde