Disaccharide
noun
A type of carbohydrate formed from two sugar molecules (monosaccharides) linked together.
Sucrose is a common disaccharide found in table sugar.
Often appears as...
- table sugar
- complex carbohydrate
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A type of carbohydrate formed from two sugar molecules (monosaccharides) linked together.
Sucrose is a common disaccharide found in table sugar.
Often appears as...
- table sugar
- complex carbohydrate
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3For clarity
Understand that disaccharides are formed from two monosaccharides.
Glucose and fructose together make up sucrose.
Pro Tip 2/3In nutrition
Disaccharides contribute to energy intake in diets.
Maltose is another example of a disaccharide found in beer.
Pro Tip 3/3In biology
Disaccharides have specific roles in living organisms.
They can be broken down into monosaccharides for energy.
Pro Tip 1/3For clarity
Understand that disaccharides are formed from two monosaccharides.
Glucose and fructose together make up sucrose.
Pro Tip 2/3In nutrition
Disaccharides contribute to energy intake in diets.
Maltose is another example of a disaccharide found in beer.
Pro Tip 3/3In biology
Disaccharides have specific roles in living organisms.
They can be broken down into monosaccharides for energy.
Pro Tip 1/3For clarity
Understand that disaccharides are formed from two monosaccharides.
Glucose and fructose together make up sucrose.
Pro Tip 2/3In nutrition
Disaccharides contribute to energy intake in diets.
Maltose is another example of a disaccharide found in beer.
Pro Tip 3/3In biology
Disaccharides have specific roles in living organisms.
They can be broken down into monosaccharides for energy.
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