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 A disaccharide is a [[Carbohydrate]] formed by the joining of two [[Monosacharrides|Monosaccharides]] in a [[Condensation reaction.]]  
 A disaccharide is a [[Carbohydrate]] formed by the joining of two [[Monosacharrides|Monosaccharide]]s in a [[Condensation reaction.]]  


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 A disaccharide is a Carbohydrate formed by the joining of two Monosaccharides in a Condensation reaction.


The combinations of common disaccharides are:


Maltose Glucose + Glucose
Lactose Glucose + Galactose
Sucrose Glucose+ Fructose