OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
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Question
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What is the shape of a glucose molecule?
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straight chain
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pentagon
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hexagon
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octagon
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The hexagonal ring of glucose is formed by the interaction between the oxygen atom of the aldehyde group at the C1 and C5 atoms of the molecule. The ring form of glucose is chemically named glucopyranose as it has a pyranose ring.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose makes a ring when it is dissolved in an aqueous solution. The ring formed by glucose is hexagonal in structure. Five carbon atoms and one oxygen atom, belonging to the aldehydic functional group, make the corners or angles of the hexagon. This ring structure of glucose is known as glucopyranose.
Detailed explanation-3: -Glucose can exist in both a straight-chain and ring form.
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