JAMB Chemistry 2016 Objective — Question 19
Question 19 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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19. n monosaccharide ⇌ Polysaccharide in water. In the process above, P and Q respectively represent A. condensation and hydrolysis B. fermentation and condensation C. polymerization and hydrolysis D. polymerization and condensation
- A. condensation and hydrolysisCorrect
- B. fermentation and condensation
- C. polymerization and hydrolysis
- D. polymerization and condensation
Explanation
The conversion of a monosaccharide to a polysaccharide is by condensation while the reverse is by hydrolysis.
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