Condensation & Hydrolysis Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What is condensation?
A
when two molecules join together to form one larger molecule and one molecule of water
2
Q
Example of a condensation reaction
A
alpha - glucode + alpha - glucose -> maltose
3
Q
What is a glycosidic bond?
A
every bond between molecules in carbohydrates
when two carbohydrates join together (condensation reaction) and form glycosidic bonds
4
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What is hydrolysis?
A
when molecules are split apart using a molecule of water
5
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Example of hydrolysis reaction
A
maltose + H2O -> alpha glucose + alpha glucose
