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Ch.6 Carbohydrates–Life’s Sweet Molecules
Chapter 3, Problem 34

Name the glycosidic bond present in mannobiose, shown in the following figure:
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Mannobiose

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Identify the two monosaccharide units that make up mannobiose. Mannobiose is composed of two mannose units.
Determine the anomeric carbon in each mannose unit. The anomeric carbon is the carbon that was part of the carbonyl group in the open-chain form of the sugar.
Examine the linkage between the two mannose units. The glycosidic bond is formed between the anomeric carbon of one sugar and a hydroxyl group of the other sugar.
Identify the position of the glycosidic bond. This is typically between the anomeric carbon of the first sugar and a specific carbon on the second sugar, often the 4th or 6th carbon.
Determine the configuration (alpha or beta) of the glycosidic bond. This is based on the orientation of the hydroxyl group on the anomeric carbon in the cyclic form of the sugar.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Glycosidic Bond

A glycosidic bond is a type of covalent bond that connects a carbohydrate (sugar) molecule to another group, which can be another carbohydrate or a different type of molecule. This bond forms through a dehydration reaction, where a water molecule is released. In disaccharides like mannobiose, the glycosidic bond is crucial for linking two monosaccharides, influencing the structure and properties of the resulting sugar.
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Mannobiose Structure

Mannobiose is a disaccharide composed of two mannose units linked by a glycosidic bond. Understanding its structure is essential for identifying the specific type of glycosidic bond present. The configuration of the bond (alpha or beta) and the position of the linkage (1→2, 1→4, etc.) determine the properties and biological functions of mannobiose.
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Monosaccharides

Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar units. They serve as the building blocks for more complex carbohydrates, such as disaccharides and polysaccharides. In the case of mannobiose, the two mannose monosaccharides are essential for understanding how they combine to form the disaccharide and the nature of the glycosidic bond that links them.
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