Question

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A disaccharide consists of two ..... joined by ..... bonds.

Answer 1

$\text{A disaccharide consists of two}monosaccharides\text{joined by}glycoside\text{bonds.}$

For example,

(1) Sucrose is a disaccharide containing two monosaccharids glucose and fructose joined by glycoside bonds.

(2) Maltose is a disaccharide containing two monosaccharids glucose and glucose joined by glycoside bonds.

(3) Lactose is a disaccharide containing two monosaccharids glucose and galactose joined by glycoside bonds.