How does mutarotation differ from epimerization?

Why are free anomeric carbons important in mutarotation?

Why does mutarotation not require a catalyst?

If a solution contains sugars with free anomeric carbons, what mixture of anomers can be expected?

How does mutarotation affect the behavior of glucose in biological systems?

What role do catalysts play in epimerization?

Evaluate the conditions necessary for mutarotation to occur in a solution.