The covalent bond formed between two monosaccharides is called?
Correct answer: A. Glycosidic bond
- A. Glycosidic bond
- B. Hydrogen bond
- C. Peptide bond
- D. Disulfide bond
Explanation
The correct answer is the glycosidic bond. This bond is a covalent linkage specifically formed between two monosaccharides, resulting in the creation of disaccharides or polysaccharides through a dehydration synthesis reaction. The other options are incorrect: hydrogen bonds are non-covalent and do not connect sugars; peptide bonds are covalent but link amino acids, not sugars; and disulfide bonds stabilize protein structures and are not involved in carbohydrate bonding.
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