Question

What does this diagram represent?

Answer 1

Option (A).

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbohydrates are one of the most important biomolecules that are the polymers of sugar. Carbohydrates provides energy, structural support and also helps in the cell recognition.

The diagram shows the bonding between the glucose and fructose molecules (monosaccharides) to form the sucrose. The bonding occur by the release of water molecule through the dehydration synthesis.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

When the two monosaccharides join into a disaccharide, then the reaction is called dehydration because a water molecule is expended. This is converse to hydration process where the splitting of a disaccharide into monosaccharides involves water molecule being consumed per broken bond.