Among the following, which one is a disaccharide?
- Glucose
- Glycogen
- Maltose
- Starch
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Maltose is a disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules linked together by a glycosidic bond. It is commonly found in germinating seeds and is produced during the breakdown of starch by the enzyme amylase.
Glucose is a monosaccharide, which means it consists of a single sugar molecule.
Glycogen is a polysaccharide, which is a complex carbohydrate composed of multiple glucose units linked together.
Starch is also a polysaccharide composed of glucose units and serves as a storage form of energy in plants.
Therefore, the correct option is (C): Maltose.
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Biomolecules are the most essential organic molecules, which are involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of living organisms. These non-living molecules are the actual foot-soldiers of the battle of sustenance of life.
There are four major classes of Biomolecules – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic acids and Lipids.
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