One mole of maltotriose (three D-glucose units joined linearly by alpha-1,4 links) is completely hydrolysed. The moles of water consumed are

Answer: B

Each glycosidic bond hydrolysed consumes one water. Three units joined linearly have two bonds, so 2 mol of water are consumed and 3 mol of glucose form.

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