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$\alpha$-maltose consists of
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Options:
  • A one $\alpha$-D-glucopyranose unit and one $\beta$-D-glucopyranose unit with 1-2 glycosidic linkage
  • B two $\alpha$-D-glucopyranose units with 1-2 glycosidic linkage
  • C two $\beta$-D-glucopyranose units with 1-4 glycosidic linkage
  • D two $\alpha$-D-glucopyranose units with 1-4 glycosidic linkage
Solution:
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The correct answer is: two $\alpha$-D-glucopyranose units with 1-4 glycosidic linkage



In maltose Ist carbon atom of one $\alpha$-Dglucopyranose unit is linked to 4th carbon atom of adjacent $\alpha$-D glucopyranose unit through glycosidic linkage.

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