A glycosidic bond is specifically formed between an anomeric carbon atom of a carbohydrate and a hydroxyl (-OH) group of another molecule, which can be another carbohydrate (forming a disaccharide or polysaccharide) or a different type of molecule entirely. This definition excludes the broader interpretations suggested by the other options.

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A Glycosidic Bond Is

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A glycosidic bond is

A) a bond between any two carbohydrate molecules.
B) a bond formed between an anomeric carbon atom and any -OR group.
C) any bond that can be broken by reaction with water.
D) a bond between anomeric carbon atoms on two separate monosaccharides.
E) none of the above

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