Question
Chemistry Question on Carbohydrates
Maltose consists of which one of the following?
A
β− glucose and β− galactose
B
α− glucose and α− fructose
C
α− sucrose and β− glucose
D
glucose and glucose
Answer
glucose and glucose
Explanation
Solution
Maltose or malt sugar, is abundantly occurred in germinating starchy seeds. Maltose is a homodisaccharide i.e., made up of two similar D .glucose residues which are linked by a 1,4 glycosidic bond.