Question

Alpha d glucose and beta d glucose are

Answer 1

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The D-glucose can exist in two forms alpha-D-glucose and beta-D-glucose. When alpha-glucose molecules are joined chemically to form a polymer starch is formed. When beta-glucose molecules are joined to form a polymer cellulose is formed.

Answer 2

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α-D-glucose and β-D-glucose are stereoisomers . they differ in the 3 dimensional configuration of atoms/ groups at one or more positions. more specifically they are a class of stereoisomer called an ANOMER. ANOMERS are capable of interconverting in solution . they are not Epimers.

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