What is the primary reason we focus on D-sugars rather than L-sugars in this context?
Carbohydrate Structure Pyranose (Glucose) Stability

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
D-sugars have no theoretical basis.
L-sugars are more stable.
D-sugars are more commonly observed.
L-sugars are easier to synthesize.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the chair conformation of glucose, what is the significance of numbering the carbon atoms?
It affects the color of the sugar.
It determines the sweetness of the sugar.
It ensures consistency in drawing the structure.
It helps in identifying the type of sugar.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between axial and equatorial positions in the chair conformation?
Axial positions are horizontal, equatorial are vertical.
Axial positions are vertical, equatorial are at an angle.
Axial positions are diagonal, equatorial are vertical.
Axial positions are at an angle, equatorial are horizontal.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the beta anomer of glucose more stable than the alpha anomer?
Alpha anomer is less soluble in water.
Beta anomer is less soluble in water.
Alpha anomer has more hydrogen bonds.
Beta anomer has more hydrogen bonds.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do hydrogen bonds play in the stability of glucose anomers?
They have no effect on stability.
They make the alpha anomer more stable.
They destabilize both anomers.
They make the beta anomer more stable.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the chair conformation help in understanding the stability of glucose anomers?
It displays the solubility in water.
It indicates the sweetness level.
It shows the color of the sugar.
It reveals the hydrogen bonding patterns.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sugars also follows the same stability reasoning as glucose?
Fructose
Sucrose
Mannose
Galactose
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