What Is the Name of the Short Chains of Glucose

question 158

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the short chains of glucose units that result from starch breakdown?

• A)Sucrose
• B)Lignins
• C)Pectins
• D) Dextrins

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Definitions:

Open-Chain Form

A molecular structure not forming a ring, consisting of atoms connected in a linear or branched sequence.

Asymmetric Carbons

Carbon atoms bonded to four different groups, leading to chiral molecules that can have non-superimposable mirror images.

D-Arabinose

A monosaccharide sugar, which is an aldopentose because it contains five carbon atoms and includes an aldehyde group.

Configurations

The particular arrangement or geometric orientation of atoms or groups within a molecule, which cannot be changed without breaking covalent bonds.