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What are glycosidic bonds in carbohydrates?

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Glycosidic bonds are how monomers (monosaccharides) are linked together to form a polysaccharide. Like with all nutrient reactions, this is done through a condensation or dehydration reaction. The two carboxyl groups of two monomers come together. One monomer donates a hydrogen, while the other donates a hydroxyl, creating a molecule of water.
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