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Glycosidic linkage in maltose is present between

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Maltose always has \(\alpha(1\rightarrow4)\) glycosidic linkage between two glucose units.
Updated On: Jun 15, 2026
  • C-1 of \(\alpha\)-D-glucose and C-4 of \(\alpha\)-D-glucose
  • C-1 of \(\alpha\)-D-glucose and C-4 of \(\beta\)-D-galactose
  • C-1 of \(\beta\)-D-glucose and C-4 of \(\alpha\)-D-glucose
  • C-1 of \(\beta\)-D-glucose and C-4 of \(\beta\)-D-glucose
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Maltose is a disaccharide composed of two glucose units. The glycosidic bond is formed via condensation between hydroxyl groups of two monosaccharides.

Step 1: Identify structure of maltose. Maltose consists of:

• One \(\alpha\)-D-glucose unit (reducing end)

• One \(\alpha\)-D-glucose unit (non-reducing end linkage)

Step 2: Locate glycosidic linkage. The bond is formed between: \[ C1 \text{ of } \alpha-D-glucose \quad \text{and} \quad C4 \text{ of another } \alpha-D-glucose \] Thus linkage is: \[ \alpha(1\rightarrow4) \]

Step 3: Final conclusion. Correct option: \[ \boxed{A} \]
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