Question

multiple choice question

based on their structure, sucrose, lactose, and maltose are from the group of carbohydrates called ______.

monosaccharides
polysaccharides
disaccharides

Explanation:

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Identify the chemical structure of the listed sugars

Sucrose, lactose, and maltose are each composed of exactly two monosaccharide units linked together by a glycosidic bond.

Classify based on saccharide units

Carbohydrates consisting of two simple sugar units are classified as disaccharides.
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<mcq-option>polysaccharides</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Identify the chemical structure of the listed sugars

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Classify based on saccharide units

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