Question

what is alpha d glucose

Answer 1

Explanation: In a sugar, the D or L designation refers to the configuration of the chiral carbon farthest from the aldehyde or keto group. This is C-5 in glucose. ... The α-anomer is the isomer with the OH group on the side opposite to the C-5 substituent (the CH₂OH group), i.e. pointing "down".

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Alpha-D-Glucose is a primary source of energy for living organisms. It is naturally occurring and is found in fruits and other parts of plants in its free state. It is used therapeutically in fluid and nutrient replacement. Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)