Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Chemistry (Section 4 - No. 43)
What does 'alpha' refer to in the context of glucose anomers?
The position of the -OH group on C1 below the ring
The position of the -OH group on C1 above the ring
The direction of rotation of polarized light
The number of carbon atoms in the ring
Explanation
In alpha-glucose, the -OH group on carbon 1 is below the plane of the ring.
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