From the abbreviated name of the compound Gal(β1 → 4)Glc, we know that:

From the abbreviated name of the compound Gal(β1 → 4)Glc, we know that:



A) C-4 of glucose is joined to C-1 of galactose by a glycosidic bond.

B) the compound is a D-enantiomer.

C) the galactose residue is at the reducing end.

D) the glucose is in its pyranose form.

E) the glucose residue is the β anomer.



Answer: A) C-4 of glucose is joined to C-1 of galactose by a glycosidic bond.


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