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Why is sucrose classified as a disaccharide?

Options

  1. AIt contains two carbon atoms
  2. BIt is composed of two glucose molecules
  3. CIt consists of two monosaccharide units
  4. DIt has two glycosidic linkages

Correct answer

C. It consists of two monosaccharide units

Step-by-step solution

Sucrose is classified as a disaccharide because it consists of two monosaccharide units, glucose and fructose.

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