Question 1: a) Below is the structure of raffinose, a main component of molasses. The trisaccharide contains fructose, which is a ketohexose monosaccharide. In the structure below, 1) circle the ketose sugar, 2) define all glycosidic linkages, and 3) indicate whether raffinose can reduce Cu²+. OH OH L HO- HO OH HO- OH Does raffinose reduce Cu²+? OH ОН YES OH NO

Question 1: a) Below is the structure of raffinose, a main component of molasses. The trisaccharide contains fructose, which is a ketohexose monosaccharide. In the structure below, 1) circle the ketose sugar, 2) define all glycosidic linkages, and 3) indicate whether raffinose can reduce Cu²+. OH OH L HO- HO OH HO- OH Does raffinose reduce Cu²+? OH ОН YES OH NO

Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781319114671

Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

Section: Chapter Questions

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