Question

Maltose, lactose, and sucrose are common types of what, which are distinguished by their monosaccharide constituents?

Answer 1

disaccharides

The disaccharides differ from one another in their monosaccharide constituents and in the specific type of glycosidic linkage connecting them. There are three common disaccharides: maltose, lactose, and sucrose. All three are white crystalline solids at room temperature and are soluble in water. Well consider each sugar in more detail.