Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 5 - An Introduction to Carbohydrates - Review - Page 117: 2

Answer

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A monosaccharide's carbon atom covalently bonds to an oxygen atom after a condensation reaction. This link can be repeated with a carbon atom attached to another monosaccharide. This form of bonding is referred to as glycosidic linkage.
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