Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Chemistry (Section 3 - No. 48)

Which of the following are true regarding the glycosidic bond?
It joins monosaccharides together.
It is formed by a dehydration reaction.
It is a type of covalent bond.
It always results in a non-reducing sugar.

Explanation

Glycosidic bonds connect monosaccharides, formed through dehydration, and are covalent. They can result in reducing or non-reducing sugars.

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