DISACCHARIDES

A disaccharide or biose is the carbohydrate formed when two monosaccharides undergo a condensation reaction which involves the elimination of a small molecule, such as water, from the functional groups only. Like monosaccharides, disaccharides also dissolve in water, taste sweet and are called sugars.

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These are crystalline, water-soluble, sweet to the taste, and must be digested to
monosaccharides before they can be absorbed and used for energy. These are a combination of two
monosaccharides.

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