Glucose and fructose join together through _ to form sucrose.

Correct answer: C. 1,2 glycosidic linkage

  • A. 1, 4 glycosidic linkage
  • B. 1, 6 glycosidic linkage
  • C. 1,2 glycosidic linkage
  • D. 1,3 glycosidic linkage

Explanation

Fructose and glucose combine through condensation process to form sucrose. Glucose and fructose join together through a glycosidic bond to form sucrose. A glycosidic bond is a type of covalent bond that connects the two monosaccharides, glucose and fructose, to create the disaccharide known as sucrose. Specifically, the glycosidic bond forms between the anomeric carbon atom of glucose (C1) and the hydroxyl group of fructose (C2). This linkage results in the formation of a new molecule, sucrose, with the molecular formula C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁. Sucrose is commonly found in various plants, particularly in sugar cane and sugar beets. It serves as a major source of energy in the human diet and is commonly known as table sugar or cane sugar.

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