1. Draw the structure of a glucose molecule in hemiacetal (closed ring) form. Be sure to have the -OH groups in the correct orientation. What is the difference between alpha-D- glucose and beta-D-glucose? Indicate with chemical structures. α-D-Glucose B-D-Glucose 2. Why is glucose called a reducing sugar? Draw a chemical structure that clarifies your answer.

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1. Draw the structure of a glucose molecule in hemiacetal (closed ring) form. Be sure to
have the -OH groups in the correct orientation. What is the difference between alpha-D-
glucose and beta-D-glucose? Indicate with chemical structures.
α-D-Glucose
B-D-Glucose
2. Why is glucose called a reducing sugar? Draw a chemical structure that clarifies your
answer.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Draw the structure of a glucose molecule in hemiacetal (closed ring) form. Be sure to have the -OH groups in the correct orientation. What is the difference between alpha-D- glucose and beta-D-glucose? Indicate with chemical structures. α-D-Glucose B-D-Glucose 2. Why is glucose called a reducing sugar? Draw a chemical structure that clarifies your answer.
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