GLUCOPYRANOSE Meaning and
Definition
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A glucopyranose is a type of structure that represents a specific form of glucose, a simple sugar molecule. It is composed of six carbon atoms arranged in a ring-like structure known as a pyranose ring. The prefix "gluco-" indicates that it belongs to the glucose family.
The term "glucopyranose" specifically refers to the formation of the pyranose ring in glucose, where the carbon atom number one and carbon atom number six of the linear glucose molecule react to form a cyclic structure. This arrangement leads to the formation of a stable six-membered ring with five carbon atoms and one oxygen atom.
In the glucopyranose structure, the carbon atoms are numbered clockwise around the ring starting from the oxygen atom, with the carbon atom number one known as the anomeric carbon. The remaining five carbon atoms are labeled as C2, C3, C4, C5, and C6, respectively. The hydroxyl (OH) groups attached to these carbon atoms can adopt different orientations, either in an axial or equatorial position, which affects the overall shape of the molecule.
Glucopyranose is an essential component in the metabolism of carbohydrates and serves as a fundamental building block for various polysaccharides, such as starch and cellulose. Its cyclic structure provides stability and allows for efficient storage and release of energy within cells.
Common Misspellings for GLUCOPYRANOSE
- flucopyranose
- vlucopyranose
- blucopyranose
- hlucopyranose
- ylucopyranose
- tlucopyranose
- gkucopyranose
- gpucopyranose
- goucopyranose
- glycopyranose
- glhcopyranose
- gljcopyranose
- glicopyranose
- gl8copyranose
- gl7copyranose
- gluxopyranose
- gluvopyranose
- glufopyranose
- gludopyranose
- glucipyranose
Etymology of GLUCOPYRANOSE
The word "glucopyranose" is derived from combining three different components: "gluco-", "pyra-", and "-nose".
- "Gluco-" comes from the Greek word "glukus", meaning "sweet". It refers to glucose, a simple sugar and the main source of energy in living organisms. This prefix is commonly used to indicate a sugar molecule.
- "Pyra-" comes from the Greek word "pyr", meaning "fire" or "pyramid". In this context, it is used to refer to the pyran ring, which is a six-membered cyclic structure.
- "-Nose" refers to a type of sugar. It is a suffix commonly used for monosaccharides, which are simple sugars that cannot be broken down further.
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