Question

multiple choice question

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

monosaccharides
polysaccharides
disaccharides

Explanation:

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.

Answer:

• monosaccharides
• polysaccharides
• disaccharides (Correct answer)