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Topic: Biomolecules 31/08/2016

Hexoses and pentoses

Epimers

1:1 Carbon:Water

5-membered ring 6-membered ring

Anomers

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Topic: Biomolecules 31/08/2016

Cellulose (beta-anomer)

Starch (alpha-anomer)

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Formula: Cx:y

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Topic: Biomolecules 31/08/2016

Esterification
reaction

Fatty acid
part: acyl
group
Eg.:
Phosphoglycerides
Triglycerides

Cardiolipin

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