Problem: Identify the type of glycosidic linkage in the disaccharide, and the monosaccharide units produced by hydrolysis. a) β(1→4)b) α(1→4)c) α(1→2)d) β(1→6)The monosaccharide units produced by hydrolysis are ______. a) fructose and glucose b) both lactosec) both glucose d) galactose and glucose
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We are asked to identify the type of glycosidic linkage in the disaccharide, and the monosaccharide units produced by hydrolysis.
Disaccharides are two monosaccharides bound by an O-glycosidic linkage (α or β)
- Two alcohols react in a condensation mechanism to release water and form an acetal linkage
- Will not mutorotate, unless hydrolyzed
An example of the reaction is shown below:
Problem Details
Identify the type of glycosidic linkage in the disaccharide, and the monosaccharide units produced by hydrolysis.
a) β(1→4)
b) α(1→4)
c) α(1→2)
d) β(1→6)
The monosaccharide units produced by hydrolysis are ______.
a) fructose and glucose
b) both lactose
c) both glucose
d) galactose and glucose
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