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Organic Chemistry
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Author: Paula Y. Bruice
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Chapter 21, Problem 50P
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The short segment of hyaluronic acid is to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Hyaluronic acid is a polymer joined by a β(14) and β(13) glycosidic bonds.  It is made up of Dglucoronicacid and NacetylDglucosamine.

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