Question

What are oligosaccharides?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates:

1. They are one of the primary sources of energy for our bodies.
2. They are organic molecules since carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen make up this compound.
3. Carbohydrates are subsequently divided into simple and complex categories depending on their molecular constitution and polymerization degree.

Oligosaccharides:

1. Oligosaccharides are simple carbohydrate polymers composed of two to ten monosaccharide (monomer of carbohydrate) units linked by glycosidic bonds (formed between two adjacent monosaccharide carbon atoms).
2. Depending on the number of monosaccharides present, they can be classified as disaccharides, trisaccharides, or tetrasaccharides.
3. Disaccharides, which have two monosaccharide units, are the most common oligosaccharides.
4. Examples of oligosaccharides: Lactose, and maltose.