Chapter 21, Problem 65P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A short segment of dextran is to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Sugar molecule that has six-membered-ring is known as pyranose and sugar molecule that has five-membered-ring is called furanose.  A sugar molecule in which hydroxyl groups of first and sixth carbon atom are on the same side is known as $\alpha$ sugar, otherwise $\beta$ sugar. In dextran, all the glucose units are six-membered rings.