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During monosaccharide cyclization, what transformation does the anomeric carbon undergo?
How does the orientation of the alcohol group's attack on the carbonyl group affect the formation of alpha and beta anomers?
In the alpha anomer configuration, where is the hydroxyl group of the anomeric carbon located relative to the highest numbered carbon?
In the beta anomer configuration, where is the hydroxyl group of the anomeric carbon located relative to the highest numbered carbon?
Why are alpha and beta anomers not considered mirror images of each other?
In a laboratory setting, how would you demonstrate the formation of alpha and beta anomers from a monosaccharide?
Predict the outcome of D-glucose cyclization and justify your answer based on the orientation of the alcohol group's attack.