The Reference Compound for Naming D and L Isomers of Sugars

question 18

Multiple Choice

The reference compound for naming D and L isomers of sugars is:

• A) fructose.
• B) glucose.
• C) glyceraldehyde.
• D) ribose.
• E) sucrose.

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