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A dehydration reaction links two glucose molecules to produce maltose. If the formula for glucose is C6H12O6\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 then what is the formula for maltose?

Updated On: Jul 19, 2024
  • C12H20O10\text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{20}\text{O}_{10}

  • C12H24O12\text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{24}\text{O}_{12}

  • C12H22O11\text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{22}\text{O}_{11}

  • C12H24O11\text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{24}\text{O}_{11}

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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

In a dehydration reaction, two molecules of the sugar glucose (monomers) combine to form a single molecule of the sugar maltose. Two glucose molecules should combine to form a disaccharide C12H24O12\text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{24}\text{O}_{12} . However, due to dehydration, one H2O molecule is eliminated and the final product is C12H22O11\text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{22}\text{O}_{11}.

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The formula for maltose is C12H22O11\text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{22}\text{O}_{11}

Maltose is formed by a dehydration reaction between two glucose molecules. In each glucose molecule C6H12O6,\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6, one molecule of water (H2O) is eliminated. This results in the formation of a glycosidic bond between the two glucose units.

When two glucose molecules combine to form maltose, the formula for maltose can be determined by adding up the respective atoms from each glucose molecule while subtracting one water molecule:

(C6H12O6)+(C6H12O6)H2O=C12H22O11(C_6H_{12}O_6) + (C_6H_{12}O_6) - H_2O = C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}

Therefore, the formula for maltose is C12H22O11\text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{22}\text{O}_{11}

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Biomolecules - Hormones

Hormones are defined as important chemicals that act as messengers of the body. These are the chemicals that are secreted by special glands, known as endocrine glands and these distributed throughout the body. It helps in controlling of physiological functions. Moreover, they are important while maintaining homeostasis in the body. The entire endocrine system is a network of glands. Hormones are almost same as the nervous system. Functioning of various body functions it plays an important role. The only difference between the nervous system and hormones that nervous system uses nerve impulses and neurotransmitters for communication, while the endocrine system uses chemical messengers named hormones.

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  • Peptide Hormones: Peptide hormones include amino acids that are soluble in water. Insulin is a vital peptide hormone that is produced by the pancreas.
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