Name: Understanding the Lipids
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 2 min 53 s
Description: Lipids are molecules that contain hydrocarbons and make up the building blocks of the structure and function of living cells. Watch the video to know more ab...

Question

Write Haworth projection formula of

α

-

D

-

(+)

- glucopyranose.
Define hormones.

Accepted Answer

Glucose is also known as glucopyranose. It is due to the pyranose structure in analogy with the six-membered heterocyclic compound pyran. $α$ - $D$ - $(+)$ -glucopyranose has the following structure,

Molecules that act as an intercellular messenger are known as hormones. These are produced by endocrine glands in the body and are poured directly into the bloodstream which transports them to the site of action. They help to maintain the balance of biological activities in the body. Based on the chemical nature some of these are steroids, e.g., estrogens and androgens, some are polypeptides and others are derivatives of amino acids.

Write Haworth projection formula of
$α$ - $D$ - $(+)$ - glucopyranose.
Define hormones.

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Write Haworth projection formula of α- D - + - glucopyranose. Define hormones.

Important Questions on Biomolecules

Learn and Prepare for any exam you want !

Write Haworth projection formula of
$α$ - $D$ - $(+)$ - glucopyranose.
Define hormones.