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The monosaccharide D-fructose is sweeter than D-glucose, so it can be used in smaller amounts in foods. Galactose is a C-4 epimer of glucose. Draw the Fischer projection of D-galactose and the Haworth projection of β-galactose.

Important Questions on Biochemistry

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Starch and cellulose are polysaccharides found in many plants. Compare the structures of starch and cellulose.
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Starch and cellulose are polysaccharides found in many plants. Explain why humans cannot digest cellulose.
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State what is meant by the term dietary fibre.
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Describe the importance of dietary fibre for a balanced diet and the prevention of various health conditions.
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State the names and structural formulae of fatty acids that can be present only in: saturated fats.
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State the names and structural formulae of fatty acids that can be present only in: cis-fats.
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State the names and structural formulae of fatty acids that can be present only in: trans-fats.
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Fats and vegetable oils are triesters of glycerol and fatty acids. State the conditions required for the hydrogenation of unsaturated oils.