Q. Maltose consists of which one of the following?
A) $\beta - glucose\ and\ \alpha - galactose$
B) $\alpha - glucose\ and\ \alpha - fructose$
C) $\alpha - sucrose\ and\ \beta - glucose$
D) Glucose and glucose
Explanation
Maltose or malt sugar, is abundantly occurred in germinating starchy seeds. Maltose is a homodisaccharide, $ie.,$ made up of two similar D-glucose residues, which are linked by $\alpha$ 1, 4 glycosidic bond.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.