The 'D' and 'L' configuration of carbohy

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

The 'D' and 'L' configuration of carbohydrates is based on D and L configuration of which compound?

Options:

Ribose

Deoxy ribose

Glyceraldehyde

Lyxose

Correct Answer:

Glyceraldehyde

Explanation:

The 'D' and 'L' configuration of carbohydrates is based on the D and L configuration of the compound glyceraldehyde.