Carbohydrates - Disaccharides
Disaccharides are formed when a dehydration reaction occurs between two monosaccharides. Notice that the two monosaccharide units are joined by an ether linkage. One of the most common disaccharides is sucrose, which is composed of one glucose and one fructose molecule.
Maltose, another common disaccharide, is composed of two glucose molecules.
Continue and read about polysaccharides.
