1.2.6 - The Glycosidic Bond

Question 1

How Are Monosaccharides Made More Suitable For Storage?

Answer 1

When they are bonded together to form disaccharides and polysaccharides.

Question 2

How Are Disaccharides & Polysaccharides Formed?

Answer 2

When 2 hydroxyl (OH) groups on different monosaccharides interact to form a strong covalent bond, called a glycosidic bond.

Question 3

What Are The 2 Types Of Glycosidic Bonds?

Answer 3

~ 1,4.

~ 1,6.

Question 4

How Are 1,4 Glycosidic Bonds Formed?

Answer 4

If the OH groups are located on carbon 1 of one monosaccharide and carbon 4 of the other.

Question 5

How Are 1,6 Glycosidic Bonds Formed?

Answer 5

If the OH groups are located on carbon 1 of one monosaccharide and carbon 6 of the other.

Question 6

How Are Glycosidic Bonds Formed?

Answer 6

During a condensation reaction, as every glycosidic bonds results in one molecule of water being released.

Question 7

How Is A Glycosidic Bond Broken?

Answer 7

When water is added in a hydrolysis reaction.