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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The bond between two monosaccharides in a disaccharide is called a:
Options
A Peptide bond
B Glycosidic linkage
Correct Answer
C Ester linkage
D Phosphodiester bond
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A glycosidic linkage (or bond) is a covalent bond formed between two monosaccharides in a dehydration reaction, resulting in a disaccharide or polysaccharide.

Hint

The name relates to 'glyco-' for sugar.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 850 of 2556
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