[Campbell Biology P.118] According to Figure 5.4 a , which atoms are involved in the formati... | Practice Question

According to Figure 5.4 a , which atoms are involved in the formation of the glucose ring?

  • A: Carbon 1 and the oxygen attached to Carbon 5.
  • B: Carbon 1 and the oxygen attached to Carbon 6.
  • C: Carbon 5 and the oxygen attached to Carbon 1.
  • D: Carbon 2 and the oxygen attached to Carbon 4.

Explanation

Figure 5.4 a explicitly states: 'To form the glucose ring, carbon 1 magenta bonds to the oxygen blue attached to carbon 5.'