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What type of bond joins two monosaccharides in a disaccharide?
What type of bond joins two monosaccharides in a disaccharide?
Which atom is involved in the 1-4 glycosidic linkage in disaccharides?
Which atom is involved in the 1-4 glycosidic linkage in disaccharides?
What determines the configuration of the anomeric hydroxyl of the first sugar in disaccharide nomenclature?
What determines the configuration of the anomeric hydroxyl of the first sugar in disaccharide nomenclature?
In disaccharide nomenclature, what is used to indicate the type of monosaccharide and its ring structure?
In disaccharide nomenclature, what is used to indicate the type of monosaccharide and its ring structure?
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Which configuration is often omitted in disaccharide nomenclature?
Which configuration is often omitted in disaccharide nomenclature?
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Study Notes
Glycosidic Bonds
- Monosaccharides are joined by a glycosidic bond to form disaccharides.
- The glycosidic bond specifically links the anomeric carbon of one monosaccharide to the hydroxyl group of another.
1-4 Glycosidic Linkage
- The 1-4 glycosidic linkage in disaccharides involves the anomeric carbon atom of the first monosaccharide and the fourth carbon of the second monosaccharide.
Anomeric Configuration
- The configuration of the anomeric hydroxyl of the first sugar in disaccharide nomenclature is determined by its orientation (alpha or beta form) relative to the CH2OH group.
Nomenclature Indicators
- In disaccharide nomenclature, specific designators indicate the type of monosaccharide and its ring structure, such as "glucose" or "fructose" along with terms like "furanose" or "pyranose."
Omission of Configuration
- The alpha or beta configuration of the second monosaccharide in disaccharide nomenclature is often omitted, simplifying the naming process.
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Test your knowledge on disaccharides and glycosidic bonds in biomolecules with this quiz. Learn about the formation of O-glycosidic bonds and the structures of common disaccharides like maltose, lactose, and sucrose.
