The Ring Structure Shown Below Left Is Called a ________

question 4

Multiple Choice

The ring structure shown below left is called a ________, and the ring structure to the below right is called a _________.

• A) pyranose; pyranose
• B) pyranose; furanose
• C) furanose; furanose
• D) furanose; pyranose
• E) The choices given do not apply to ring forms of sugars.

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