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Write the name of a reagent that can be used to differentiate between glucose and fructose.

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To differentiate between glucose and fructose, we can use the reagent **bromine water**. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how this reagent works to distinguish between the two monosaccharides: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Structures**: - Glucose is a polyhydroxy aldehyde, meaning it contains an aldehyde group (-CHO). - Fructose is a polyhydroxy ketone, meaning it contains a ketone group (C=O). ...
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ICSE-BIOMOLECULES-EXERCISE (PART-II)(DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS)(VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
  1. Name the polysaccharide which represents the polymeric structure of be...

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  2. What is a glycoside linkage ?

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  3. Write the name of a reagent that can be used to differentiate between ...

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  4. Write the name of two compounds which are not carbohydrates but have t...

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  5. Write the name of two compounds which are carbohydrates but have the f...

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  6. Which of the following cannot be hydrolysed further: glucose, fructose...

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  7. What is the basic difference between starch and cellulose?

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  8. How many atoms constitute the pyranose ring of glucose?

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  9. All monosaccharides exhibit optical activity. Explain.

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  10. What are the products of the fermentation of glucose ?

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  11. What is the action of bromine water on (i) glucose (ii) fructose?

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  12. Why is glucose given to athletes under exhaustion ?

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  13. What are the functional groups that can be present in monosaccharides?

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  14. What happens when sucrose is boiled with dil. HCI.

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  15. Why do monosaccharides form cyclic structures?

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  16. Name a carbohydrate which on hydrolysis gives glucose and fructose.

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  17. What are reducing and non-reducing sugars ?

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  18. In what form and in which part is excess glucose stored?

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  19. What are anomers ?

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  20. Name two carbohydrates which act as biofuels.

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