Disaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
What is the composition of sucrose?
A
Glucose + fructose
2
Q
What is the name of the bond in sucrose?
A
Alpha 1-2 beta glycosidic bond
3
Q
What is the food source of sucrose?
A
Table sugar (can sugar)
4
Q
What colour is Benedict’s solution when added to a solution of sucrose?
A
Blue (non-reducing)
5
Q
What is the composition of Lactose?
A
Glucose + galactose
6
Q
What is the bond in lactose?
A
Beta 1-4 glycosidic bond
7
Q
What is the food source of lactose?
A
Milk sugar
8
Q
What is unique about lactose?
A
Only animal source of carbohydrate
9
Q
What is the composition of maltose?
A
Glucose + glucose
10
Q
What is the bond in maltose?
A
Alpha 1-4 glycosidic bond
11
Q
What is the food source of maltose?
A
Malt sugar
12
Q
How is maltose formed in the mouth during digestion?
A
Starch —> (amylase) —> maltose
