What Heteropolysaccharide Is a Component of Cartilage and May Relieve

question 32

Multiple Choice

What heteropolysaccharide is a component of cartilage and may relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis?

• A)chondroitin sulfate
• B)hyaluronic acid
• C)heparin
• D)glycogen
• E)α-D-glucuronate

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