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What is the difference in structure between D-ribose and 2 -deoxy-D-ribose?
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The structure of D-ribose can be represented as follows: \[ \begin{array}{ccccccc} & & -OH & & -H & & \\ & / & & \backslash & & & \\ H-C & & C-OH & & C-OH & & H \\ & \backslash & & / & & & \\ & & H & & -OH & & \\ \end{array} \] Show more…
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