Practice problem
Monomers and Polymers — Role & Importance
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The image below shows the reaction used to form sucrose, commonly known as table sugar. In this reaction, two smaller sugars - glucose and fructose - are combined as water is removed.
A glycosidic bond (labeled in blue) is formed between them, creating a single molecule of sucrose.
Image source: By CNX OpenStax (based on copyright claims). CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Based on the information above, what is the polymer in this scenario?