Explain what the terms "Pyranose" and "Furanose" represent
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Answer:
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Explanation:
Pyranose is collective term for the saccharides which have chemical structure which includes six-membered ring that consists of one oxygen atom and five carbon atoms.
Furanose is collective term for carbohydrates which have chemical structure which includes five-membered ring system that consists of one oxygen atom and four carbon atoms.
Glucose exists both in pyranose and furanose form. It's structure is shown in image.
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