Question #1:If a cyclic monosaccharide is designated as alpha, this means that a
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Question #1:If a cyclic monosaccharide is designated as alpha, this means that
a.) the OH group on the anomeric carbon is cis to the last carbon of the molecule.
b.) the OH group on the anomeric carbon is trans to the last carbon of the molecule
c.) there is a mistake since linear monosaccharides do not have anomeric carbons
d.) not enough information is given to make a decision
Question #2: Maternal myoglobin has a lower affinity for oxygen than fetal myoglobin because of a single amino acid change in one of the two types of subunits.
a.) True
b.) False
Question #3: Mutation of the histidine lid inside of myoglobin to glycine will increase the binding affinity of myoglobin to carbon dioxide.
a.) True
b.) False
Question #4:Cellobiose is:
a.) A monosaccharide
b.) A disaccharide
c.) Formed by a beta 1, 2 glycosidic linkage
d.) Formed by an alpha 1, 2 glycosidic linkage
e.) Both b and c
Explanation / Answer
Q.1 a) the OH group on the anomeric carbon is cis to the last carbon of the molecule.
Q.2 a) This given statement is true.
Q.3. b) This given statement is false.
Q.4. e) The correct option is (e) both b and c.