Quiz & Worksheet - Glycosidic Linkage

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Which of the following best defines a glycosidic bond?

A carbon or hydrogen atom linked to a sugar molecule A carbohydrate molecule linked to a sugar molecule

A sugar or carbohydrate molecule linked to an oxygen molecule A sugar or carbohydrate molecule linked to a -OR group

Worksheet

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1. Based on the following diagram, which form of glycosidic bond is being used?

N-glycosidic bond
C-glycosidic bond
O-glycosidic bond
S-glycosidic bond

2. Which of the following functional groups make hemiacetal synthesis different from hemiketal synthesis?

Alcohol functional group
Aldehyde functional group
Alkane functional group
Carboxylic acid functional group

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz and worksheet will increase your understanding of glycosidic linkage. The quiz will also assess your insight into concepts like glycosidic bonds and hemiketal synthesis.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Use these assessment tools to:

Define glycosidic bond
Identify types of glycosidic bonds being used
Differentiate hemiacetal synthesis from hemiketal synthesis
Define pyranose
Identify glycosidic bonds used to link molecules together

Skills Practiced

This worksheet and quiz let you practice the following skills:

Making connections - use understanding of the concept of the chemistry of a glycosidic bond
Critical thinking - apply relevant concepts to examine information about covalent bonds in a different light
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding glycosidic linkage and interpret it correctly
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define main phrases, such as hemiacetal and hemiketal