Question

multiple choice: glucose and fructose are joined through dehydration synthesis to produce: a galactose b maltose c lactose d sucrose

Explanation:

• Galactose is a monosaccharide, not formed by joining glucose and fructose.
• Maltose is formed by two glucose molecules through dehydration synthesis.
• Lactose is formed by glucose and galactose through dehydration synthesis.
• Sucrose is formed by glucose and fructose through dehydration synthesis.

Answer:

D. sucrose