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Which atoms are removed during the bonding of two monosaccharides?

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2 monosaccharide units combine to form a disaccharide. Water molecule is removed from such combination reaction.
So, our answer would be 2 hydrogen and 1 oxygen atom are removed.

In the below picture, 2 glucose molecules are combined using a condensation reaction, with the removal of water.

Which atoms are removed during the bonding of two monosaccharides?-example-1
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