structure of Lactose Archives

Dec 22

Disaccharides: structure of maltose, lactose, and sucrose

Disaccharides, a type of carbohydrate, consist of two monosaccharide units linked together by a glycosidic bond. Monosaccharides, the building blocks for disaccharides, undergo a condensation reaction to form a disaccharide, eliminating a water molecule as the two monosaccharide units join together. Maltose Maltose is a disaccharide, a type of carbohydrate consisting of two glucose molecules […]

Nov 20

Lactose – Definiton Structure

Lactose is a disaccharide, a type of carbohydrate, composed of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose linked together by a β-1,4-glycosidic bond. It is commonly found in the milk of mammals and is often referred to as milk sugar. Lactose is a significant energy source for infants, and the enzyme lactase facilitates […]