SPEC POINT 1.13 Flashcards

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What is a glycosidic bond?

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A bond formed when 2 hydroxyl (OH) groups on different monosaccharides interact to form a strong covalent glycosidic bond. Formed via condensation reaction

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How can glycosidic bonds be broken?

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Via hydrolysis, the addition of a H2O molecule across the bond

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What reaction occurs when two monosaccharides join to make a disaccharide?

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Condensation reaction

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