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Both maltose and sucrose are disaccharides. Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides join through a process called dehydration synthesis. Maltose is made from two glucose units and sucrose is made from fructose and glucose. Both maltose and sucrose have the molecular formular: C12H22O11
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MaxineDisaccharides are made up of 2 monosaccharides bonded together. This bond is called dehydration synthesis because of the excess H20 that comes off when they bond together. The main function of disaccharides is to transport sugar through the plant. Three carbohydrate dimers include Maltose (Alpha Glucose+Alpha Glucose), Lactose (Alpha Glucose+Galactose), and Sucrose (Alpha Glucose+Fructose). Maltose is also known as malt sugar, lactose is milk sugar, and sucrose is table sugar. The chemical formula for these three molecules is C12H22O11.
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Which sugars make up disaccharides?
Glucose, fructose, and galactose make up disaccharides.
Monosaccharides and disaccharides are examples of what?
Monosaccharides and disaccharides are examples of carbohydrates. Monosaccharides are single sugar molecules, while disaccharides are composed of two sugar molecules linked together.
Are amino acids monomers of disaccharides?
No, amino acids are not monomers of disaccharides. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, while monosaccharides are the monomers that make up disaccharides. Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides are joined together through a glycosidic linkage.
Does Benedict test indicate monosaccharides polysaccharides and disaccharides?
The Benedict test is useful for monosaccharides and disaccharides.
Why do the more complex sugar disaccharides store more energy than monosaccarides?
disaccharides have more chemical bonds
