I think it is archaebacteria
or maybe virus
most probably archaebacteria idk
Answer: The difference between structures of glucose and galactose occurs at a carbon other than the anomeric carbon.
Explanation: The cyclic structure of glucose and galactose is cannot be inter converted because the change does not occurs at the anomeric carbon.
It takes place at carbon number 3 ( Fisher's projection)which does not takes place in the opening and closing of the rings.
Anomeric carbon are the carbon that takes place in the opening and closing of the rings.
The structures that project from the cell membrane
To defend themselves most likely.