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Chapter 8: Q10P. (page 243)

What type of sugar derivative is rhamnose?

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Rhamnose is a deoxy sugar and the derivative of L-mannose (6-deoxy-L-mannose).It is found in the plant鈥檚 cell wall in its L-form. Rhamnose is a hexose sugar, its chemical formula is C6H12O5.

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Type of sugar and derivative

In rhamnose, the sugar hydroxyl group (OH) is replaced by a hydrogen group (H) in the carbon cyclic backbone. The derivative is a modified form of substituents other than the hydroxyl group. Rhamnose is a derivative of L-mannose(6-deoxy-L-mannose) modified by the hydroxyl group as a hydrogen group.

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Naturally found and its chemical formula

Rhamnose sugar is naturally found in plant鈥檚 cell wall. It contains six-carbon atoms so it is called as hexose sugar. Rhamnose (C6H12O5) deoxy hexose sugar and derivative of L-mannose.

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