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Because the structure called "galactose" has asymmetric carbons at the 2nd through 5th positions (as do most hexoses). There isn't a "why" about it, that's just the way things are.

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What trisaccharide can be converted by beta-galactosidase into maltose and galactose?

The trisaccharide that can be converted by beta-galactosidase into maltose and galactose is raffinose. Raffinose is composed of galactose, glucose, and fructose. When beta-galactosidase acts on raffinose, it hydrolyzes the galactose unit, resulting in the formation of maltose (glucose and glucose) and galactose.


Agar which turns blue when galactose is fermented?

Agar that turns blue when galactose is fermented is typically referred to as "galactose agar" or "galactose-containing media." In these media, the presence of specific pH indicators or dyes, such as bromothymol blue, changes color in response to the acid produced during galactose fermentation. When bacteria ferment galactose, the resulting acid lowers the pH, causing the agar to shift from its original color to blue. This color change indicates successful fermentation of galactose by the microorganisms present.


What is a galactose is converted to after absorption in the liver?

After absorption in the liver, galactose is converted to glucose-1-phosphate through a series of enzymatic reactions. This conversion is part of the galactose metabolism pathway, where galactose is first phosphorylated to galactose-1-phosphate before being transformed into glucose-6-phosphate, which can then enter glycolysis or be used for glycogen synthesis. Ultimately, this process allows galactose to be utilized as an energy source similar to glucose.


What Disaccharide is produced by combining glucose and galactose?

Lactose is the disaccharide produced by combining glucose and galactose.


What is an asymmetric synthesis?

An asymmetric synthesis is the synthesis of a specific enantiomer of a compound, a mixture containing more of one enantioner than another.

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How many asymmetric carbons are there in sugar ribose?

Ribose, CHO(CHOH)3CH2OH, is an aldopentose with three chiral carbon atoms . .............H O ...............\ // ..........H -- C -- OH .................| ..........H -- C -- OH .................| ..........H -- C -- OH .................| ..........H -- C -- OH .................| ................H


Is Pgp symmetric or asymmetric?

Asymmetric


What iis the difference between 2ndand 3rd degree burns?

Second degree causes blisters. Third degree will char your skin.


What does not belong in the grouping with galactose?

Sucrose is not a monosaccharide as galactose.


Is galactose a complex carb?

is galactose a complex carbohydrate


Which monosaccharide is a product of milk digestion?

galactose


When was Galactose - EP - created?

Galactose - EP - was created in 1999.


What monosaccharides make up lactose?

Lactose is composed of two monosaccharides: glucose and galactose.


How many atoms of hydrogen are present in a molecule of galactose?

Galactose is C6H12O6


Is the complement of any asymmetric relation symmetric?

No, it could be another asymmetric relation.


What is the difference between lactose and galactose?

Lactose is a disaccharide sugar made up of galactose and glucose molecules. Galactose is a monosaccharide sugar that is found in milk and dairy products. Lactose needs to be broken down into galactose and glucose in the body in order to be absorbed.


What does galactose galactose and glucose make?

The monosaccharides galactose and glucose, when bonded together through a condensation reaction, form the disaccharide lactose.