Carbohydrate Structure - disaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
What are disaccharides made from? and how are they formed?
A
two monosaccharides held together by condensation reactions
2
Q
How is maltose formed?
A
glucose + glucose
3
Q
How is sucrose formed?
A
glucose + fructose
4
Q
How is lactose formed?
A
glucose + galactose
5
Q
what is formed in the condensation reaction?
A
a disaccharide and water