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.