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4. what is the name of the reaction when you split a disaccharide? what…

Question

  1. what is the name of the reaction when you split a disaccharide? what products do you gain?

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

A disaccharide is a carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharide units joined by a glycosidic bond. Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction in which water is used to break a bond. In the case of disaccharides, the glycosidic bond is broken by water. For example, sucrose (a disaccharide) undergoes hydrolysis to form glucose and fructose (both monosaccharides).

Answer:

The name of the reaction is hydrolysis. The products gained are monosaccharides.