Which of the Following Is True of the Conformations of Glucose

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the conformations of glucose and fructose in sucrose?

• A) Both fructose and glucose have α conformations.
• B) Both fructose and glucose have β conformations.
• C) Fructose has an α conformation, and glucose has a β conformation.
• D) Fructose has a β conformation, and glucose has an α conformation.

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