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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

A disaccharide contains units of monosaccharides: a. 2 b. 5 c. more than 2 d. More than 5 e. None of the above
Options
A 2
Correct Answer
B 5
C more than 2
D More than 5
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A disaccharide is formed when two monosaccharides join together via a glycosidic bond. 'Di-' means two. Sucrose (glucose + fructose) and lactose (galactose + glucose) are examples.

Hint

'Di-' means two.

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