All naturally occurring polysaccharides have one terminal residue, which contains a free anomeric carbon. Why do these polysaccharides not give a positive chemical test for a reducing sugar?

Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist
6th Edition
ISBN:9781337512442
Author:RICE
Publisher:RICE
Chapter1: Numerals And Fractions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 7RP
icon
Related questions
Question

All naturally occurring polysaccharides have one terminal residue, which contains a free anomeric carbon. Why do these polysaccharides not give a positive chemical test for a reducing sugar?

Please explain

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist
Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist
Biology
ISBN:
9781337512442
Author:
RICE
Publisher:
Cengage