Glyscosidic linkage in carbohydrates is called

Glyscosidic linkage in carbohydrates is called
  1. ester linkage
  2. ether linkage
  3. hydrogen bonding
  4. amide linkage

Solution

Oligosaccharides are built by the linkage of two or more monosaccharides by o-glycosidic bonds. Such a linkage is called an $\alpha-1,4$-glycosidic bond or ether linkage. Thus, the correct option is (2).

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2020 (22 Sep Shift 1)

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