Write definition of α- and β-anomers of monosaccharides.
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Write definition of α- and β-anomers of monosaccharides.
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- Construct the two enantiomeric forms/structure of the following monosaccharides and designate the handedness of each using D, L system: a. RibuloseIdentify the modified monosaccharides found in naturally occurring polysaccharides and identify the functions of these polysaccharides.Give the molecular and structural formulae for: –2 examples of structural isomers of monosaccharides –3 examples of stereoisomeric monosaccharides. (Do not include glucose, fructose, galactose)