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

Interactive Video
•
Science, Chemistry
•
University
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Read more
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
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
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
11 questions
Polysaccharides: Cellulose

Interactive video
•
University
6 questions
Intestinal Production of Hydrogen Gas (H2) by Bacteria for Reduced Coenzymes

Interactive video
•
University
8 questions
Lactase & the Mechanism of Lactose Intolerance

Interactive video
•
University
8 questions
Metabolic Roadmap Part 1: Glucose Metabolism

Interactive video
•
University
11 questions
(NEW!) Glycolysis Part 2 4 The Preparatory Phase & Questions

Interactive video
•
University
8 questions
Carbohydrates Part 1: Simple Sugars and Fischer Projections

Interactive video
•
11th Grade - University
2 questions
Carbohydrates Part 1: Simple Sugars and Fischer Projections

Interactive video
•
11th Grade - University
2 questions
Carbohydrate Stereochemistry Epimers and Anomers

Interactive video
•
University
Popular Resources on Wayground
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade