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Cyclic Structures of Monosaccharides
20. Carbohydrates / Cyclic Structures of Monosaccharides / Problem 6

Pentoses most commonly occur as furanose rings. Using the structure of D-xylose shown below, draw the furanose form of ß-D-xylofuranose.
Structure of D-xylose, a pentose monosaccharide, showing its linear form.

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