Hexosamines

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File:Alpha-D-glucosamine.svg
Chemical structure of α-D-glucosamine. Note amine group (NH2).
File:Alpha-D-Glucose.svg
Glucose. Note hydroxy group (OH) in place of the amine.

Hexosamines are amino sugars created by adding an amine group to a hexose.

Examples include:

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