Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Structure Shown

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the structure shown?

• A)aldopentose with 5 chiral carbon atoms
• B)aldopentose with 3 chiral carbon atoms
• C)ketopentose with 5 chiral carbon atoms
• D)ketopentose with 3 chiral carbon atoms

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Definitions:

Sampling Error

The discrepancy between the statistical characteristics of a population and those of a sample supposedly representing that population.

Bias

A systematic error or deviation from true results or values, caused by factors that skew the data in a certain direction.

Sampling

The process of selecting a subset of individuals from a population to estimate characteristics of the whole population.

Stratified Random Sampling

A method of sampling from a population where the population is divided into distinct subgroups and samples are drawn from each subgroup.