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(a)
Interpretation: The structure for
Concept introduction: In a monosaccharide, the replacement of one of the hydroxyl groups with an amino group results in the formation of an amino sugar. In naturally occurring amino sugars, the hydroxyl group of carbon 2 is replaced by an amino group.
(b)
Interpretation: The structure for N-acetyl-
Concept introduction: In a monosaccharide, the replacement of one of the hydroxyl groups with an amino group results in the formation of an amino sugar. In naturally occurring amino sugars, the hydroxyl group of carbon 2 is replaced by an amino group. N-acetyl-
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