exam qs lqc 8a

Question 1

Describe the reaction that joins two α-glucose molecules to form a disaccharide

Answer 1

condensation reaction involving OH groups on both molecules

Question 2

Compare and contrast the structures of trehalose and maltose.

Answer 2

both are formed from two molecules of a-glucose, maltose has a-1,4 linkage and trehalose has a-1,1 linkage