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disaccarides - Coggle Diagram
disaccarides
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formation
A disaccharide is produced by joining 2 monosaccharides in this reaction 2 glucose molecules are combined using a condensation reaction, with the removal of water.
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use
a disaccharide function is to provide your body with a quick source of energy . Because they're only made up of two sugar molecules, they're easily broken down by enzymes in your digestive system into their respective monosaccharides and then absorbed into your bloodstream.
sucrose
Sucrose is made up of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of fructose joined together. It is a disaccharide, a molecule composed of two monosaccharides: glucose and fructose. Sucrose is produced naturally in plants
maltose
Maltose is a sugar made out of two glucose molecules bound together. It's created in seeds and other parts of plants as they break down their stored energy in order to sprout.
lactose
Lactose is the sugar that's in milk. Our bodies use an enzyme called lactase to break down that sugar so we can absorb it into our bodies.