Disaccharide

usgb/ˌdaɪsəˈkɛr.aɪd/
noun

A type of carbohydrate formed from two sugar molecules (monosaccharides) linked together.

Sucrose is a common disaccharide found in table sugar.
Visual representation of "disaccharide" - A type of carbohydrate formed from two sugar molecules (monosaccharides) linked together.

Often appears as...

  • table sugar
  • complex carbohydrate

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For clarity

Understand that disaccharides are formed from two monosaccharides.

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Glucose and fructose together make up sucrose.
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In nutrition

Disaccharides contribute to energy intake in diets.

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Maltose is another example of a disaccharide found in beer.
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In biology

Disaccharides have specific roles in living organisms.

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They can be broken down into monosaccharides for energy.
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