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Physiologically important disaccharides are maltose, sucrose, and lactose (see Fig. 2.5). Most familiar
disaccharide is sucrose (cane sugar) which on hydrolysis yields glucose and fructose, both of which
are reducing sugars. Its molecular formula is C12H22O11. Its structural formula is given in Fig. 2.5.
Fig. 2.5 A disaccharide. Note carefully the glycosidic linkage between the two monosaccharides.
Animation 2.5: Carbohydrates V: 1.1
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