Biomolecules Question 101

Question: Maltose is composed of:

Options:

A) Glucose & Fructose

B) Glucose & Glycogen

C) Two molecules of Glucose

D) Glycogen & Fructose

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Maltose is also known as maltobiose or malt sugar, is a disaccharide formed from two units of glucose joined with an α(1→4) bond. In the isomer isomaltose, the two glucose molecules are joined with an α(1→6) bond.