Overview
Disaccharides are essential carbohydrates formed by the combination of two monosaccharides. They play a crucial role in providing energy and are found in many foods, such as sugar and milk. Understanding disaccharides helps us appreciate their importance in nutrition and metabolism. These carbohydr...
Key Terms
Example: Sucrose is a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose.
Example: Glucose is a common monosaccharide.
Example: The bond in sucrose connects glucose and fructose.
Example: Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose.
Example: Disaccharides are digested into monosaccharides.
Example: Understanding disaccharides is important for nutrition.
Related Topics
Monosaccharides
The simplest form of carbohydrates, essential for understanding disaccharides.
beginnerPolysaccharides
Complex carbohydrates made of many monosaccharides, important for energy storage.
intermediateCarbohydrate Metabolism
The process by which carbohydrates are converted into energy in the body.
intermediateNutrition Science
The study of how food affects health, including the role of carbohydrates.
intermediateKey Concepts
Glycosidic BondMonosaccharidesEnergy SourceDigestion