Chapter 17, Problem 17.52E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The names of the two monosaccharides that would form on hydrolysis of melibiose are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrate. It possesses either ketone or aldehyde with one or more than one hydroxyl $\left(\text{OH}\right)$ groups. Disaccharides, trisaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides all involve monosaccharide as subunits.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Whether melibiose is a reducing sugar or not is to be stated. The explanation for the corresponding answer is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrate. It possesses either ketone or aldehyde with one or more than one hydroxyl $\left(\text{OH}\right)$ groups. Disaccharides, trisaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides all involve monosaccharide as subunits.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The type of linkage present in the melibiose is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrate. It possesses either ketone or aldehyde with one or more than one hydroxyl $\left(\text{OH}\right)$ groups. Disaccharides, trisaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides all involve monosaccharide as subunits.