Biomolecules Question 190
Question: Natural glucose is termed D-glucose because:
Options:
A) $ -OH $ on the second carbon is on the left side in Fischer projection
B) $ -OH $ on the sixth carbon is on the right side in Fischer projection.
C) $ -OH $ on the fifth carbon is on the right side in Fischer projection.
D) It is dextrorotatory.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Fischer gave the prefix “D” to compounds whose top chiral center has its OH to the right. So natural glucose is called D-glucose or dextrose. Structure of D-Glucose:
BETA
