Monosaccharides can be linked to other monosaccharides or other biomolecules through the formation of:

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A glycosidic linkage joins monosaccharides with other monosaccharides or other biomolecules.The hydroxyl group at carbon-1 in the pyranose form is extremely reactive and will react with the hydroxyl group at carbon-4 of another monosaccharide, or similar groups on other biomolecules, through a condensation reaction resulting in the loss of H₂O.The glycoside linkage is a relatively stable linkage.

Monosaccharides Can Be Linked to Other Monosaccharides or Other Biomolecules