In its pyranose form, naturally occurring D-glucose has five stereocenters. How many possible stereoisomers exist for this structure?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 25
D) 32

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The number of stereoisomers for a compound with n stereocenters can be calculated as 2^n. For D-glucose, which has 5 stereocenters, the number of stereoisomers would be 2^5 = 32. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

In Its Pyranose Form, Naturally Occurring D-Glucose Has Five Stereocenters