When the linear form of glucose cyclizes, the product is a(n):
A) anhydride.
B) glycoside.
C) hemiacetal.
D) lactone.
E) oligosaccharide.

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Cyclization of glucose involves the reaction between the aldehyde and hydroxyl groups, resulting in the formation of a hemiacetal (or hemiketal in the case of fructose). The other choices are not applicable to the cyclization of glucose.

When the Linear Form of Glucose Cyclizes, the Product Is