Biology A-Level
condensation of many glucose units
What condensation of many glucose units means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Many glucose units join by condensation, with one glycosidic bond formed and one water molecule released per join, to make a polysaccharide.
Topics that use condensation of many glucose units
- Carbohydrates (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Acid hydrolysis of non-reducing sugars
- amylose and amylopectin
- beta-glucose polymer
- beta-glucose rotation
- branching and rapid hydrolysis
- condensation and water loss
- glycosidic bond
- hydrogen bonds between chains
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