How Many Stereoisomers Are There in a 2-Ketohexose

question 9

Multiple Choice

How many stereoisomers are there in a 2-ketohexose?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 8
• D) 16

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Flagella

Long, slender projections from a cell membrane that are used for locomotion in certain cells and unicellular organisms.

Ribosomes

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranes within a cell, involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

Golgi Bodies

Membrane-bound organelles in eukaryotic cells that process, sort, and package proteins and lipids for transport.