Q. $\alpha -$maltose consists of
A) One $\alpha -$D-glucopyranose unit and one $\beta -$D-glucopyranose uniy with 1-2 glyosidic linkage
B) Two $\alpha\$–D-glucopyranose units with 1-2 glycosidic linkage.
C) Two $\beta$-D-glucopyranose units with 1-4 glycosidic linkage
D) Two $\alpha -$D-glucopyranose units with 1-4 glycosidic linkage
Explanation
(d)
$\alpha -$maltose is composed of two $\alpha - D -$glucose units in which C-1 of one glucose is linked to C-4 of another glucose unit.
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