Question

1. what is the name of the process resulting in disaccharide formation? what specifically happens in this reaction (the animation can/will help)? what other component is required to make this reaction occur?

Explanation:

The process of disaccharide formation is called dehydration synthesis or condensation reaction. In this reaction, two monosaccharides combine. A hydroxyl group (-OH) from one monosaccharide and a hydrogen atom (-H) from another monosaccharide are removed. They combine to form water (\(H_2O\)). A glycosidic bond is formed between the two monosaccharides. Enzymes are required to make this reaction occur. Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up the reaction.

Answer:

The process is dehydration synthesis (condensation reaction). In the reaction, a hydroxyl group from one monosaccharide and a hydrogen from another are removed to form water, and a glycosidic bond is created between the monosaccharides. Enzymes are required for the reaction.