how-does-the-glycosidic-linkage-in-maltose-differ-from-that-in-cellobiose

Question

How does the glycosidic linkage in maltose differ from that in cellobiose?

Accepted Answer

Maltose has an alpha 1-4 linkage, while cellobiose has a beta 1-4 linkage.

Answer

Maltose has a beta 1-4 linkage, while cellobiose has an alpha 1-4 linkage.

Answer

Both maltose and cellobiose have beta 1-4 linkages.

Answer

Both maltose and cellobiose have alpha 1-4 linkages.