World of Chemistry
World of Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780618562763
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
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Chapter 21, Problem 59A
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The enzymes catalyzing the breakdown of glycoside link needs to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Carbohydrate- Carbohydrates are the naturally occurring organic compound. It consists of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. There are aldehyde, ketone, and polyhydroxy groups present.

The glycoside linkages are found in the carbohydrate. Different type of disaccharide and polysaccharide are connected with glycoside linkage.

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Answer to Problem 59A

The enzymes catalyzing the breakdown of glycoside link in polysaccharide.

Explanation of Solution

Polysaccharide is the type of carbohydrate, where the glycoside linkages are present between the two or more than two monosaccharide unit.

Conclusion

Polysaccharide, where the glycoside linkage are found and breakdown with enzyme activity. The enzymes are use as a biological catalyst.

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