How Are Glycosidic Linkages Broken During Catabolism of Sugars

question 18

Multiple Choice

How are glycosidic linkages broken during catabolism of sugars?

• A) by oxidation
• B) by reduction
• C) by hydrolysis
• D) by hydrogenation
• E) by dehydration

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Definitions:

Catatonic Posturing

A symptom of certain psychiatric conditions where an individual maintains unusual and rigid body positions for extended periods.

Psychomotor Symptoms

Physical manifestations associated with mental disorders, including changes in movement speed, coordination, or agility.

Catatonic Stupor

A state of psycho-motor immobility and behavioral abnormality, characterized by a lack of response to environment and often associated with schizophrenia.

Catatonic Excitement

A form of catatonia in which a person moves excitedly, sometimes with wild waving of the arms and legs.