Question

Define oligosaccharides....?​

Answer 1

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they are small carbohydrates which are formed by condensation ( a chemical reactions in which two molecules combine to form one molecule with loss of small molecules usually water) of 2-9 monosaccharides . the monosaccharides units are joined together by glycosidic bond . it is formed between the aldehyde or ketone group of one monosaccharides and the alcohol group of another . this bond is also formed by dehydration . it is normally formed between one Carbon of one monosaccharides unit and carbon 4 of second monosaccharides unit. depending upon the no. of monosaccharides molecules considered to form oligosaccharides they can be dissaccharides (eg. sucrose , maltose , lactose (present in haemolymph of insects).

Answer 2

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An oligosaccharide is a saccharide polymer containing a small number of monosaccharides. Oligosaccharides can have many functions including cell recognition and cell binding. For example, glycolipids have an important role in the immune response.

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