Describe how disaccharides are formed
Name 3 disaccharides
How is Maltose formed?
A condensation reaction between an alpha glucose molecule and another alpha glucose molecule.
1-4 glycosidic bond formed.
How is Sucrose formed?
A condensation reaction between an alpha glucose molecule and a fructose molecule.
1-4 glycosidic bond formed.
How is Lactose formed?
A condensation reaction between alpha glucose and galactose.
1-4 glycosidic bond formed.