Chapter 17, Problem 17.45E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The type of linkage broken down during the hydrolysis of disaccharides to form monosaccharides is to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

Carbohydrates are naturally occurring organic compounds. The monosaccharide glucose is known as aldohexose because it contains six carbon atoms as well as an aldehyde functional group and fructose is known as ketohexose because it contains six carbons with a ketone functional group.