Chemistry

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What is D-ribose?

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D-ribose is a naturally occurring sugar that is a component of RNA and is involved in energy production in cells.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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A monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrate, consisting of a single sugar molecule. Examples include glucose and fructose.

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What are the hydrolysis products of sucrose?

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The hydrolysis products of sucrose are glucose and fructose.

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What is D-fructose?

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D-fructose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) that is found in many plants and is sweeter than glucose.

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Which polysaccharide is used for energy storage in plants?

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Starch is the polysaccharide used for energy storage in plants.

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What is the difference between glucose and fructose?

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Glucose and fructose are both monosaccharides, but they have different structures and sweetness levels; glucose is less sweet than fructose.

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What is the role of starch in plants?

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Starch serves as a storage form of energy in plants, allowing them to store glucose for later use.

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What is hydrolysis in the context of carbohydrates?

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Hydrolysis is a chemical process that breaks down carbohydrates into simpler sugars by adding water.

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What is the structure of a monosaccharide?

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Monosaccharides typically have a backbone of carbon atoms, with hydroxyl groups (-OH) and a carbonyl group (C=O) attached.

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What is the significance of ribose in biochemistry?

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Ribose is crucial for the synthesis of nucleotides, which are the building blocks of RNA and DNA.