Difference between revisions of "Disaccharide"
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: [[Disaccharide]]s [[Chemical Reaction|react]] together in a [[polymerisation]] [[Chemical Reaction|reaction]]. | : [[Disaccharide]]s [[Chemical Reaction|react]] together in a [[polymerisation]] [[Chemical Reaction|reaction]]. | ||
: [[Disaccharide]]s must be broken into [[monosaccharide]]s before they can provide [[energy]] to the [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] via [[respiration]]. | : [[Disaccharide]]s must be broken into [[monosaccharide]]s before they can provide [[energy]] to the [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] via [[respiration]]. | ||
| − | The three main [[ | + | The three main [[disaccharide]]s are: |
*[[Maltose]] | *[[Maltose]] | ||
*[[Lactose]] | *[[Lactose]] | ||
*[[Sucrose]] | *[[Sucrose]] | ||
Revision as of 08:54, 4 April 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Disaccharides are sugars made from two monosaccharides that are all isomers with the formula C12H22O11.
About Disaccharides
- Disaccharides react together in a polymerisation reaction.
- Disaccharides must be broken into monosaccharides before they can provide energy to the cells via respiration.
The three main disaccharides are: