The Fischer Projection for Fructose Is Shown Below

question 15

Multiple Choice

The Fischer projection for fructose is shown below.Is it a D-sugar or an L-sugar?

• A) It is a D-sugar because the hydroxyl at carbon A is to the right.
• B) It is a D-sugar because the carbonyl at carbon B is to the right.
• C) It is a D-sugar because the hydroxyl at carbon C is to the right.
• D) It is an L-sugar because the carbonyl at carbon B is to the right.
• E) It is an L-sugar because the hydroxyl at carbon C is to the right.

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