Multiple choice

A carbohydrate molecule is joined to another group through ------------------ bonds.

  1. a glycosidic bond

  2. sigma bonds

  3. a hydrogen bond

  4. pi bonds

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Explanation

A glycosidic bond is formed between the hemiacetal group of a saccharide (or a molecule derived from a saccharide) and the hydroxyl group of some organic compound such as an alcohol.It is a type of covalent bond that joins a carbohydrate (sugar) molecule to another group, which may or may not be another carbohydrate.