Condensation
What Condensation means in Biology B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Condensation
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A reaction joining two monosaccharides, releasing water and forming a glycosidic bond.
Topics that use Condensation
- Topic 1: Biological Molecules (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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