The condensed structure of the compound that we have been asked to write is shown in the image attached
The hydroxyl groups are attached to the second and third carbon atoms, contributing to its dihydroxy designation. Glyceric acid is a component of glycerolipids, essential in cell membrane structure, and plays a role in glycolysis.
The presence of hydroxyl and carboxylic acid groups makes it a versatile compound in various biological processes and potential applications in organic synthesis.