Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a type of organic chemistry reaction?
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Organic Chemistry Reactions
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Which of the following reactions is characteristic of the lytic cycle in organic chemistry?
A
Cleavage of glycosidic bonds
B
Reduction of ketones
C
Hydrolysis of esters
D
Formation of peptide bonds
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Understand the context: The lytic cycle is a term more commonly associated with biology, specifically the viral replication cycle. However, in organic chemistry, we can relate it to processes involving bond cleavage.
Identify the key reaction types: The options given are cleavage of glycosidic bonds, reduction of ketones, hydrolysis of esters, and formation of peptide bonds. Each involves different types of chemical transformations.
Focus on bond cleavage: The lytic cycle, in a chemical context, would involve breaking bonds. Cleavage of glycosidic bonds fits this description as it involves breaking the bond between sugar molecules.
Consider the nature of the other reactions: Reduction of ketones involves adding electrons (often hydrogen) to a ketone, hydrolysis of esters involves breaking ester bonds with water, and formation of peptide bonds involves creating bonds between amino acids.
Conclude with the most characteristic reaction: Given the options, cleavage of glycosidic bonds is the most characteristic of a lytic process in organic chemistry, as it directly involves breaking bonds, similar to the concept of lysis.
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