What are disaccharides?

Disaccharides are a type of carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharide molecules linked together through a glycosidic bond. Examples of disaccharides include sucrose (table sugar), lactose (milk sugar), and maltose.

Disaccharides are carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharides linked together by a glycosidic bond. The most common disaccharides are sucrose, lactose, maltose, and trehalose. Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. It is the most common sugar in food and is used as a sweetener. Lactose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose. It is the sugar found in milk. Maltose is a disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules. It is produced by the enzyme amylase, which breaks down starch into sugars. Trehalose is a disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules. It is found in some plants and fungi.