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QJEEM21Ch8295: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Ch8295 Solution: Which of the glycosidic linkage between galactose and glucose…
Which of the glycosidic linkage between galactose and glucose is present in lactose?
Multiple Choice Options
- A C-1 of galactose and C-6 of glucose
- B C-1 of glucose and C-6 of galactose
- C C-1 of galactose and C-4 of glucose
- D C-1 of glucose and C-4 of galactose
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Glycosidic linkage is a type of covalent bond that joins carbohydrate molecules to another group.
In lactose, the glycosidic linkage is formed between C-1 of galactose and C-4, glycosidic of glucose.