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Question

In a biochemical experiment, you identify an oligosaccharide with a free anomeric carbon. What does this indicate about the oligosaccharide's directionality?

Accepted Answer

The oligosaccharide has a reducing end.

Answer

The oligosaccharide has a non-reducing end.

Answer

The oligosaccharide is a glycolipid.

Answer

The oligosaccharide is homogeneous.