Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

What is the term for the linkage formed between two monosaccharides in disaccharides?

A

Glycosidic linkage

B

Peptide bond

C

Hydrogen bond

D

Ester bond

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The linkage between two monosaccharide units through an oxygen atom, formed by the loss of a water molecule, is specifically called glycosidic linkage, as mentioned in the NCERT context.

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