Epimers

Epimers

Question 1. Epimers.
Answer: If two monosaccharides differ from each other in their configuration around a specific carbon atom, they are referred to as epimers.

Examples:

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• The interconversion of epimers is known as epimerization.

Question 2. Osazone.
Answer:

• D Phenylhydrazine when boiled with reducing sugars, forms some.

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Question 3. What is ketoacidosis? Name two conditions leading to it.
Answer:

• Ketoacidosis is a metabolic state associated with high concentrations of ketone bodies, formed by the breakdown of fatty acids and the deamination of amino acids.
• It is marked by extreme and uncontrolled ketosis.

Conditions leading to ketoacidosis:

• Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
• Prolonged alcoholism
• Starvation

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Question 4. Describe the nutritional importance of dietary fibers 
Answer:

Importance of dietary fibers:

• Prevents constipation – helps to maintain normal motility of GIT
• Eliminates bacterial toxins
• Decreases occurrence of GIR cancers
• Improves glucose tolerance
• Reduces plasma cholesterol level
• Satiety valve – gives the sensation of stomach fullness

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Question 5. What are anomers? Explain with examples 
Answer:

Anomers:

• The a and (3 cyclic forms of D- glucose is known as anomers
• They differ in configuration around the C1 atom
• In an anomer, the -OH group held by anomeric carbon is on the opposite side of group CH₂OH of the sugar ring, and vice versa for the p anomer

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Question 6. Enumerate the difference between starch and glycogen.
Answer: