Question

compare the chemical structure of maltose to lactose and sucrose.

complete the sentences.

maltose is a ▼ made of the ▼ glucose. compared to lactose and sucrose, maltose has ▼ carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

Explanation:

• First blank: Maltose is a disaccharide (a type of carbohydrate formed from two monosaccharides).
• Second blank: Maltose is formed by the linkage of two glucose molecules (α - 1,4 glycosidic bond between two glucose units).
• Third blank: The molecular formula of maltose, lactose, and sucrose is all \( C_{12}H_{22}O_{11} \), so they have the same number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

Answer:

1. Maltose is a disaccharide made of the two glucose. Compared to lactose and sucrose, maltose has the same number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.