In sucrose, the glycosidic bond joins which carbon atoms?
AC2 of glucose, C1 of fructose
BC1 of glucose, C4 of fructose
CC1 of glucose, C6 of fructose
DC1 of glucose, C2 of fructose
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. C1 of glucose, C2 of fructose
Sucrose links C1 of α-D-glucose to C2 of β-D-fructose, tying up both reducing groups.
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