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MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Flashcards: 5d Carbohydrates Glycoconjugates

Study 5d Carbohydrates Glycoconjugates in MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is mutarotation in aqueous solution?

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Interconversion of α\alpha and β\beta anomers via the open-chain form. Mutarotation occurs as the ring opens to the linear form, allowing rotation at the anomeric carbon before re-closing.

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A lab compares two polysaccharides: amylopectin and glycogen. Both are glucose polymers with α(1→4)α(1\rightarrow4) backbones and α(1→6)α(1\rightarrow6) branches, but glycogen is more highly branched. In a fixed time interval with excess glycogen phosphorylase and debranching enzyme, glycogen yields more glucose-1-phosphate than an equal mass of amylopectin. Which explanation best supports the observation?
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