BioOrganic Chemistry Problem

Question

Look at the structural formula for D-tagatose.

To what class of biomolecules does D-tagatose belong?

What functional groups can you identify in D-tagatose?

Would D-tagatose be soluble in water? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

To what class of biomolecules does D-tagatose belong? - MONOSACCHARIDES

What functional groups can you identify in D-tagatose? - HYDROXYL AND KETONE

Would D-tagatose be soluble in water? Explain your answer. - YES. IT IS A VERY POLAR MOLECULE