structure of glucose Flashcards
1
Q
what type of sugar is glucose?
A
a hexose sugar
2
Q
what is an isomer?
A
same molecular/chemical formula but a different structure
3
Q
where is the OH on carbon 1 in alpha glucose?
A
below the plane of symmetry
4
Q
where is the OH on carbon 1 in beta glucose?
A
above the plane of symmetry
5
Q
Give 3 examples of molecules which contain alpha glucose
A
Maltose, starch, glycogen.
6
Q
Give an example of an isomer
A
Glucose
