BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the main difference between glucose and fructose structure?
A
Glucose makes a six membered ring, and fructose makes a five membered ring.
B
Glucose forms a pyranose ring structure, whereas fructose makes a furan ring structure
C
Glucose is an aldohexose, whereas fructose is a ketohexose.
D
All three answers are right!
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose and fructose are functional isomers of each other because they have same molecular formula that is C6H12O6 But different functional group in their chemical formula. Glucose has aldehyde group while fructose has ketone as functional group. They differ in the nature of the functional group.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose is six membered ring, while fructose is a five-membered ring. Both rings contain an oxygen atom.

Detailed explanation-3: -Difference between Glucose and Fructose in Tabular column Glucose is a six-membered ring. Fructose is a five-membered ring. Glucose has an aldehyde functional group-Aldohexose. Fructose has a ketone functional group-Ketohexose.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ans: Glucose is a 6 membered ring, whereas fructose is a 5 membered ring. Glucose produces less fat compared to fructose in our bodies. Glucose is aldohexose, whereas Fructose is Ketohexose.

Detailed explanation-5: -chemical formula or structural formula of glucose is C 6 H 12 O 6 . chemical formula or structural formula of fructose is also C 6 H 12 O 6 .

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