Q147 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (25 April Shift 1) · Chemistry
Identify glycosidic linkage present in maltose.
- A$\alpha\text{-1, 2}$
- B$\beta\text{-2, 1}$
- C$\beta\text{-1, 3}$
- Correct answerD$\alpha\text{-1,4}$
Solution
Maltose is a disaccharide composed of two $\alpha$-D-glucose units.
The glycosidic linkage is formed between the C-1 of one $\alpha$-D-glucose unit and the C-4 of the other $\alpha$-D-glucose unit.
Thus, the glycosidic linkage present in maltose is $\alpha$-1,4.
Answer: $\alpha\text{-1,4}$
The glycosidic linkage is formed between the C-1 of one $\alpha$-D-glucose unit and the C-4 of the other $\alpha$-D-glucose unit.
Thus, the glycosidic linkage present in maltose is $\alpha$-1,4.
Answer: $\alpha\text{-1,4}$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.