Identify the sugar derivative described in each of the following statements: Oxi

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Identify the sugar derivative described in each of the following statements:

Oxidation of carbon 6 of a hexose to the level of a carboxylic acid.

A) Aldonic Acid

B) Amino Sugar

C) Ascorbic Acid

D) Deoxy Sugar

E) Uronic Acid

Oxidation of the aldehyde carbon of a sugar to the level of a carboxylic acid.

A) Aldonic Acid

B) Amino Sugar

C) Ascorbic Acid

D) Deoxy Sugar

E) Uronic Acid

Gluconic acid is an example of this type of sugar derivative.

A) Aldonic Acid

B) Amino Sugar

C) Ascorbic Acid

D) Deoxy Sugar

E) Uronic Acid

Muramic acid is an example of this type of sugar derivative.

A) Aldonic Acid

B) Amino Sugar

C) Ascorbic Acid

D) Deoxy Sugar

E) Uronic Acid

Fucose is an example of this type of sugar derivative.

A) Aldonic Acid

B) Amino Sugar

C) Ascorbic Acid

D) Deoxy Sugar

E) Uronic Acid

Explanation / Answer

1. Uronic acid

2.Aldonic acid

3.Aldonic acid

4.Amino sugar

5.Deoxy sugar

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