d-mannose and d-talose are epimers and d-glucose and d-mannose are epimers, whereas d-glucose and d-talose are not epimers but merely diastereomers

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Functions of Mitochondria-

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In mitochondria, the metabolism of sugars is complete: allows 15 times more ATP to be made from a sugar than by glycolysis alone.

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In other cells, mitochondria remain fixed at points of high energy demand.

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In highly polarized cells, mitochondria can move long distances being propelled along microtubule tracks

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Mitochondria are associated with the cytoskeleton, which determines their distribution in different cell types.

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VDAC 

A multifunctional transmembrane channel protein (similar in structure to bacterial porins) allow passing of  ions and most small hydrophilic molecules (up to about 5000 Da).