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An example of an anionic, non sulfated glycosaminoglycan is chitin |
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Answer» Glycosaminoglycans or mucopolysaccharides are long unbranched POLYSACCHARIDES consisting of a repeating DISACCHARIDE unit. The repeating unit consists of an amino sugar along with a uronic sugar or galactose. Glycosaminoglycans are highly POLAR and attract WATER. They are THEREFORE useful to the body as a lubricant or as a shock absorber. |
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