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Which of the following conventions is used to denote the presence of carbonyl group in left/right in the chemical structure of a carbohydrate?(a) Positive/ negative(b) -1/ +1(c) L/ R(d) L/ DThe question was posed to me in homework.This key question is from Chemical Basis of Life in portion Chemical Basis of Life of Cell Biology |
Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (d) L/ D For explanation: When carbonyl group as in ketone or aldehyde is located on the left side the molecule is represented with a PREFIX ‘L-‘, for example L- glyceraldehyde; if present on the right prefix ‘D-‘ is added. |
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