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The letter 'D' in D-glucose signifies:...

The letter 'D' in D-glucose signifies:

A

Configuration at the penultimate Chiral Carbon

B

Configuration at all Chiral Carbons

C

Dextrorotatory

D

That it is a monosaccharide

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To answer the question about what the letter 'D' in D-glucose signifies, we can break down the explanation into clear steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding D-Glucose Structure**: - D-glucose is a six-carbon sugar (hexose) with an aldehyde group at one end. The structure consists of a chain of carbon atoms with hydroxyl (OH) groups attached. 2. **Identifying the Penultimate Carbon**: ...
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