CAPE Biology Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 1 · Question Q6

Item 6 refers to the structures below which show two isomers of glucose. Which of the following statements is NOT true about both isomers?

1. (A)Both are hexose sugars with the same chemical formula.
2. (B)Both are soluble in water and can exist in an open chain form.
3. (C)Both form polysaccharides which differ in their properties.
4. (D)Both have side groups attached to the first carbon in identical positions.

This question uses a figure or table from the paper — you'll see it when you practise.