Question

Glycosidic linkage in maltose/amylose is

• A. $\alpha 4\to 1$
• B. $\beta 4\to 1$
• C. $\alpha 1\to 4$
• D. $\beta 1\to 4$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$\alpha 1\to 4$

Maltose is the disaccharide which is formed by the linkage of alpha 1,4 glucose molecules. It is digested by enzyme maltase. It acts on the glycosidic bonds of the maltose and converts into simpler compounds. It helps in the hydrolysis of this bond. It can change maltose to monomer unit of the glucose. It is found in germinating barely.

So, the correct answer is option B.