At equilibrium in solution, D-glucose consists of amixture of its anomers. Which statement most accuratelydescribes this solution?

a.

The solution consists of approximately equal amounts ofthe ?- and ?-anomers.

b.

The straight chain form is present in high concentrations.

c.

The ?-anomer is more stable and is slightlypreferred over the ?-anomer.

d.

The ?-anomer predominates over the ?-anomer by aratio of approximately 2:1.

Cellulose is

a.

a linear co-polymer of D-glucose and D-galactose.

b.

a branched polymer of D-glucose.

c.

a linear polymer of D-glucose with ?-1,4glycosidic linkages.

d.

a linear polymer of D-glucosewith ?-1,4 glycosidic linkages.

e.

sometimes called starch.

Which of the following statements about sucrose is correct?

	a.	It is a reducing sugar.
	b.	It is composed of D-glucose and D-fructose linked byan ?-1,2 glycosidic bond.
	c.	It is composed of D-glucose and D-ribose linked byan ?-1,4 glycosidic bond.
	d.	It is composed of D-galactose and D-fructose linked byan ?-1,2 glycosidic bond.

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Answer1 Option D is correct ie The anomer predominates over the anomer by a ratio of appro... View the full answer