When glucose and fructose combine to form sucrose, a specific bond forms between the aldehyde group of one and the keto group of the other. What is this linkage called?
Q1. When glucose and fructose combine to form sucrose, a specific bond forms between the aldehyde group of one and the keto group of the other. What is this linkage called?
Answer: 1,2-glycosidic linkage
Explanation: Sucrose involves a 1,2-glycosidic bond between glucose and fructose. 1,4-linkages are typical for linear chains like maltose or amylose.