Search for question
Question

(5 points) 2. A disaccharide is formed when two monosaccharide units join and release a molecule of water. The chemical formula for each monosaccharide is: C6H12O6. • What is the chemical formula for this disaccharide? ⚫ Classify - what type of reaction is this? • Draw these two monosaccharides coming together and losing a molecule of water. • Explain what happens during the reaction - where does the molecule of water come from?

Fig: 1