Uronic acids are another class compound for carbohydrates.a) Describe the structural difference between glucose and glucouronic acid (in either the Fischer or Haworth form)b) Describe the saccharide units and glycosidic bonding found in hyaluronic acid.

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Uronic acids are another class compound for carbohydrates. a) Describe the structural difference between glucose and glucouronic acid (in either the Fischer or Haworth form) b) Describe the saccharide units and glycosidic bonding found in hyaluronic acid.