JEE PYQ: Biomolecules And Polymers Question 12
Question 12 - 2021 (25 Feb Shift 1)
Which of the glycosidic linkage between galactose and glucose is present in lactose?
(1) C $-$ 1 of glucose and C $-$ 6 of galactose
(2) C $-$ 1 of galactose and C $-$ 4 of glucose
(3) C $-$ 1 of glucose and C $-$ 4 of galactose
(4) C $-$ 1 of galactose and C $-$ 6 of glucose
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Answer: (2)
Solution
Lactose contains $\beta$-glycosidic linkage between $\text{C}_1$ of galactose and $\text{C}_4$ of glucose.
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