Which of the Following Statements Concerning Chiral Centers in Specific

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning chiral centers in specific monosaccharides is incorrect?

• A) Glyceraldehyde has one chiral center.
• B) Dihydroxyacetone has two chiral centers.
• C) Mannose has four chiral centers.
• D) Tagatose has three chiral centers.

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Definitions:

Root Cap

A protective tissue at the tip of a plant root that helps the root penetrate the soil.

Pericycle

A cylinder of parenchyma or sclerenchyma cells just inside the endodermis of roots, which can give rise to lateral roots, and in some cases, contribute to secondary growth.

Branch Roots

Secondary or lateral roots that originate from the primary root, increasing the root system's overall surface area for water and nutrient absorption.

Root Hairs

Thin, hair-like extensions of root epidermal cells that increase surface area for water and nutrient absorption from the soil.