Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide. In energy metabolism it is the most important source of energy for most organisms a) D- and L- designations are used to distinguish between the two possible isomers of the monosaccharide. What is the relationship between D-glucose and L-glucose? b) Determine the designation of this enantiomer of glucose. c) How many chiral centers are present in the straight chain form of glucose?

Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide. In energy metabolism it is the most important source of energy for most organisms a) D- and L- designations are used to distinguish between the two possible isomers of the monosaccharide. What is the relationship between D-glucose and L-glucose? b) Determine the designation of this enantiomer of glucose. c) How many chiral centers are present in the straight chain form of glucose?

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Molecules Of Life

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