Disaccharides: Common Examples

Question 1

Monosaccharides can join together via

Answer 1

condensation reactions to form disaccharides

Question 2

A condensation reaction is one in which

Answer 2

two molecules join together via the formation of a new chemical bond, with a molecule of water being released in the process

Question 3

The new chemical bond that forms between two monosacchardes is known as a

Answer 3

glycosidic bond

Question 4

To calculate the chemical formula of a disaccharide

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you add all the carbons, hydrogens and oxygens in both monomers then subtract 2x H and 1x O (for the water molecule lost)