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  1. Disaccharide - Wikipedia

    Disaccharides can serve as functional groups by forming glycosidic bonds with other organic compounds, forming glycosides and glycoconjugates. Disaccarides characteristically undergo …

  2. Disaccharide | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    A disaccharide is any crystalline water-soluble compound that is composed of two molecules of simple sugars linked to each other. The three major disaccharides are sucrose, lactose, and …

  3. What Are Disaccharides? Definition, Types, and Examples

    Aug 19, 2025 · Disaccharides are a type of carbohydrate, commonly known as “double sugars,” that play a role in human nutrition. They are important energy sources found in a wide variety …

  4. List of Types of Disaccharides - ThoughtCo

    Jun 10, 2025 · Disaccharides are sugars made by linking two smaller sugars called monosaccharides. Common disaccharides include sucrose, known as table sugar, lactose …

  5. Disaccharide: Definition, Examples, Function | Biology Dictionary

    Oct 4, 2019 · A disaccharide, also called a double sugar, is a molecule formed by two monosaccharides, or simple sugars. Three common disaccharides are sucrose, maltose, and …

  6. Disaccharides - Formation, Examples, Structure and Formulas | CK …

    Dec 1, 2025 · A disaccharide is a carbohydrate formed by the joining of two monosaccharides. Other common disaccharides include lactose and maltose. Lactose, a component of milk, is …

  7. 25.8: Disaccharides - Chemistry LibreTexts

    Disaccharides are sugars made up of two monosaccharide units linked by a glycosidic bond. Key examples include sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (glucose + galactose), and maltose …

  8. Disaccharide Examples – What Is a Disaccharide?

    Sep 4, 2021 · Sucrose, lactose, and maltose are three disaccharide examples. A disaccharide is the sugar that forms when two monosaccharides or simple sugars join via a glycosidic bond. …

  9. Disaccharide Explained: Definition, Examples, Practice & Video …

    Disaccharides are carbohydrates formed by the linkage of two monosaccharides through an O-glycosidic bond, specifically at the anomeric position. This bond can be either an alpha or beta …

  10. Disaccharide - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Disaccharides are defined as carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharides, such as sucrose, which is made up of fructose and glucose. They are characterized by their sweet …