Approximately 11 Different Monosaccharides Are Used as Building Blocks of Glycan

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Essay

Approximately 11 different monosaccharides are used as building blocks of glycan groups in glycoconjugates.However,a predictive sugar code has been difficult to identify.Propose three reasons for this difficulty.

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Definitions:

Long Bones

Long bones are bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily found in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, essential for movement and support.

Fibroblasts

A type of cell found in connective tissue, which produces collagen and other fibers that are essential for tissue repair and maintenance.

Ground Substance

The amorphous, gel-like substance surrounding cells and fibers within the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

Connective Tissue

A group of tissues in the body that maintain the form of the body and its organs and provide cohesion and internal support.