BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many simple sugars are in a Disaccharide?
A
2
B
20
C
10
D
many
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Disaccharides consist of two sugar molecules-or two monosaccharides-bonded together.

Detailed explanation-2: -disaccharide, also called double sugar, any substance that is composed of two molecules of simple sugars (monosaccharides) linked to each other. Disaccharides are crystalline water-soluble compounds.

Detailed explanation-3: -simple carbohydrates (or simple sugars): including fructose, glucose, and lactose, which also are found in nutritious whole fruits. complex carbohydrates (or starches): found in foods such as starchy vegetables, whole grains, rice, and breads and cereals.

Detailed explanation-4: -A disaccharide (also called a double sugar ) is the sugar formed when two monosaccharides (simple sugars) are joined by glycosidic linkage.

Detailed explanation-5: -Disaccharides are a major source of energy in the diet and are typically thought of as the following three major compounds: sucrose, lactose, and maltose.

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