Question

multiple choice question
sucrose is an example of a ______.
o monosaccharide
o polysaccharide
o disaccharide

Explanation:

Sucrose is composed of one glucose and one fructose molecule joined by a glycosidic bond. Monosaccharides are single - sugar units, polysaccharides are long - chains of monosaccharides, and disaccharides are made of two monosaccharide units. Since sucrose has two monosaccharide units (glucose and fructose), it is a disaccharide.

Answer:

disaccharide