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2.10.3 Glycosidic Linkage in Lactose
Formation: · Lactose is formed by the condensation of β-galactose and β-glucose. Reaction: · The -OH group at C-1 of β-galactose interacts with the H of -OH group at C-4 of β-glucose. · A water molecule is released. · A β-1,4-glycosidic linkage (or β-1, β-4-glycosid
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2.10.3 Glycosidic Linkage in Lactose
What is it?
Formation: - Lactose is formed by the condensation of β-galactose and β-glucose. Reaction: - The -OH group at C-1 of β-galactose interacts with the H of -OH group at C-4 of β-glucose. - A water molecule is released. - A β-1,4-glycosidic linkage (or **β-1, β-4-glycosid
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2.10.3 Glycosidic Linkage in Lactose is a core idea in this chapter. Learn the meaning first, then the main parts, then one clear example.
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Formation: - Lactose is formed by the condensation of β-galactose and β-glucose. Reaction: - The -OH group at C-1 of β-galactose interacts with the H of -OH group at C-4 of β-glucose. - A water molecule is released. - A β-1,4-glycosidic linkage (or **β-1, β-4-glycosid
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Understanding 2.10.3 Glycosidic Linkage in Lactose helps you answer definition, explanation, and application questions in this chapter.
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Quick revision
- Formation: - Lactose is formed by the condensation of β-galactose and β-glucose. Reaction: - The **-OH g
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Important points
- Formation: - Lactose is formed by the condensation of β-galactose and β-glucose. Reaction: - The **-OH g
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 2.10.3 Glycosidic Linkage in Lactose without a clear definition.
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Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Formation: - Lactose is formed by the condensation of β-galactose and β-glucose. Reaction: - The **-OH g
Formation: - Lactose is formed by the condensation of β-galactose and β-glucose. Reaction: - The -OH group at C-1 of β-galactose interacts w
- Definition
- Formation: - Lactose is formed by the condensation of β-galactose and β-glucose. Reaction: - The -OH group at C-1 of β-galactose interacts w
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- Do not write about 2.10.3 Glycosidic Linkage in Lactose without a clear definition.
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