D and L units

[2PacClone23]

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So Chad said that for living organisms, we incorporate L-amino acids while later on, in a different video, he said humans only incorporate D-sugars.


I know they're totally different things but is he right on this one?

 

[CANgnome]

yes

 

[Troyvdg]

yessir. Like you said, carbohydrates and proteins are completely different things

 

[orgohacks]

So Chad said that for living organisms, we incorporate L-amino acids while later on, in a different video, he said humans only incorporate D-sugars.


I know they're totally different things but is he right on this one?

Yep.

Potentially useful post: http://masterorganicchemistry.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/9-nomenclature-conventions-to-know/