16.06 alpha- and beta-Anomers

Explanation of the alpha and beta nomenclature of anomers based on Fischer projections.

00:00 Introduction
00:18 Fischer Projections for Cyclic Sugars
03:52 Defining Alpha and Beta Anomers
05:15 A Caveat (Beware Shortcuts)

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