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A disaccharide is a [[Carbohydrate|carbohydrate]] formed by the joining of two [[Monosaccharides|monosaccharides]] in a [[Condensation reaction|condensation reaction]]. | |||
The combinations of common disaccharides are: | The combinations of common disaccharides are: | ||
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Revision as of 21:04, 1 December 2011
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 |