Disaccharide Flashcards
1
Q
disaccharides definition
A
a sugar formed by 2 monosaccharides joined by a glyosidic bond in a condensation bond
2
Q
disaccharides examples
A
maltose( alpha -glucose + alpha glucose)
sucrose (alpha glucose + fructose)
lactose (alpha-glucose + beta galactose
3
Q
disaccharides function
A
Sugar found in germinating seeds (maltose)
mammal milk contains (lactose)
sugar stored in sugar cane (sucrose)
