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Biomolecules — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryBiomolecules2 Marks
Question
Explain what is meant by:
  1. A peptide linkage.
  2. A glycosidic linkage.
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Answer

  1. Peptide linkage: A link formed between two amino acids with loss of water.

  - CO - NH -

Peptide linkage.

  1. Glycosidic linkage: A link in two monosaccharides units through oxygen atom. For ex. in a disaccharide.

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