Biochemistry
Biochemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 11, Problem 16P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The explanation whether the raffinose is a reducing sugar should be determined.

Concept introduction:

A reducing sugar can be defined as any sugar which is capable of acting as a reducing agent. It contains a free ketone group or a free aldehyde group. The reducing sugars are monosaccharides, together with some disaccharides, polysaccharides, and oligosaccharides.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The monosaccharides present in the raffinose should be determined.

Concept introduction:

A reducing sugar can be defined as any sugar which is capable of acting as a reducing agent. It contains a free ketone group or a free aldehyde group. The reducing sugars are monosaccharides, together with some disaccharides, polysaccharides, and oligosaccharides.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The products of raffinose after treating it with β-galactosidase enzyme should be determined.

Concept introduction:

A reducing sugar can be defined as any sugar which is capable of acting as a reducing agent. It contains a free ketone group or a free aldehyde group. The reducing sugars are monosaccharides, together with some disaccharides, polysaccharides, and oligosaccharides.

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