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Offline omegasynthesis999

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Alpha and Beta linkages for Disaccharides
« on: June 08, 2008, 08:51:28 PM »
1-What is the difference between an alpha and beta linkage?

2-Is alpha always 1,2 and is beta always 1,4 linkage?

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Re: Alpha and Beta linkages for Disaccharides
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2008, 11:27:51 PM »
1 - the stereochemistry of the reducing end of the monosaccharide.

2 - No.  For example, alpha 1,6 linkages are common in glycogen.
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