Number of stereo centers present in linear and cyclic structures of glucose are respectively.

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Open chain linear glucose contains 4 chiral carbon atoms specifically located at C2, C3, C4, and C5 positions. In its cyclic pyranose form, the anomeric carbon (C1) also becomes an asymmetric center, increasing the total number to 5 stereocenters.

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