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Two monosaccharides are joined through a ______ bond to form a disaccharide.(a) ionic(b) peptide(c) glycosidic(d) phosphodiesterThis question was addressed to me during an internship interview.My doubt stems from Biomolecules Carbohydrates topic in section Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (c) glycosidic

For explanation: Two monosaccharide units TOGETHER lose a molecule of water and COMBINE by an oxide linkage. Such a BOND between two monosaccharide units through OXYGEN atom is CALLED glycosidic linkage.



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