Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Carbohydrates and lipids

Carbohydrates and lipids — practice question

The diagram depicts a section of a carbohydrate molecule. If every $1,4$ glycosidic bond in this molecule is hydrolysed, how many water molecules will be needed and how many individual glucose molecules will be formed?

  • A1 water molecule; 1 glucose molecule
  • B2 water molecules; 2 glucose molecules
  • C3 water molecules; 3 glucose molecules
  • D4 water molecules; 4 glucose molecules

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