Disaccharides

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What is a disaccharide

Two monosaccharides joined together (eg maltose from two α-glucose molecules)

<p>Two monosaccharides joined together (eg maltose from two α-glucose molecules)</p>
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What is the bond between monosaccharides

  • Glycosidic bonds

  • Oxygen bridge between two monomers

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What kind of reaction takes place between two monosaccharides

Condensation reaction forming a water molecule.

<p>Condensation reaction forming a water molecule. </p>
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What is the molecular formula of disaccharides

C12 H22 O11

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How can glycosidic bonds be broken

Addition of water in hydrolysis reaction

<p>Addition of water in hydrolysis reaction</p>
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What is lactose made up of

Glucose and Galactose

<p>Glucose and Galactose</p>
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Is lactose reducing or non-reducing

Reducing sugar

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What is sucrose made up of

α-glucose and fructose

<p>α-glucose and fructose</p>
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Is sucrose reducing or non-reducing

Non-reducing

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<p>What disaccharide is this </p>

What disaccharide is this

Sucrose (made up of glucose and fructose)