5 Questions
What type of bond joins two monosaccharides in a disaccharide?
O-glycosidic bond
Which atom is involved in the 1-4 glycosidic linkage in disaccharides?
Oxygen
What determines the configuration of the anomeric hydroxyl of the first sugar in disaccharide nomenclature?
α or β configuration
In disaccharide nomenclature, what is used to indicate the type of monosaccharide and its ring structure?
Root name followed by pyranosyl or furanosyl
Which configuration is often omitted in disaccharide nomenclature?
Configuration of the anomeric hydroxyl of the second sugar
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.
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