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In a condensation reaction linking two monosaccharides, the chemical bond formed and the byproduct released are, respectively,

A. Peptide bond and water
B. Glycosidic bond and water
C. Ester bond and water
D. Glycosidic bond and carbon dioxide

📝 Explanation

The formation of a disaccharide involves the removal of a water molecule (dehydration synthesis) to form a glycosidic linkage between two monosaccharides. A peptide bond links amino acids, and an ester bond links fatty acids to glycerol.

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  • Peptide bond and water
  • Glycosidic bond and water
  • Ester bond and water
  • Glycosidic bond and carbon dioxide

The formation of a disaccharide involves the removal of a water molecule (dehydration synthesis) to form a glycosidic linkage between two monosaccharides. A peptide bond links amino acids, and an ester bond links fatty acids to glycerol.

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