Answer to Question #303041 in Biochemistry for Maymay

Question

Indicate at what carbon atom(s) the structures of each of the following pairs of monosaccharides differ.

______________ a. D-Glucose and D-galactose

______________ b. D-Glucose and D-fructose

______________ c. D-Glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone

______________ d. D-Ribose and 2-deoxy-D-ribose

Answer 1

a. carbon-4.

b. carbon-4.

c. carbon-2

d. carbon-2