In a polysaccharide chain, the individual monosaccharides are linked by which bond?
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Correct answer: Glycosidic bond
Glycosidic bonds are covalent bonds formed by dehydration between the anomeric carbon of one monosaccharide and a hydroxyl group of another. This bond links sugars to form polysaccharide chains like starch or cellulose.
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