Question

multiple choice question
maltose is a ______.

polysaccharide

disaccharide

monosaccharide

Explanation:

Maltose is formed by the condensation of two glucose (monosaccharide) units, so it is a disaccharide. Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides (e.g., starch), and monosaccharides are single sugar units (e.g., glucose).

Answer:

B. disaccharide