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Look at the word equation below. sucrose + water → glucose + fructoseWhich describes the chemical reaction taking place? A.Hydrolysis of simple sugars B.Hydrolysis of disaccharides C.Dehydration of polysaccharides D.Dehydration of simple sugars

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B. Hydrolysis of disaccharides

The chemical reaction taking place is Hydrolysis of Disaccharides.

  • Here disaccharide is broken down in simpler sugar or monosaccharide.
  • The process is facilitated by enzymes called maltase, sucrose and lactase.

What is disaccharides?

  • A disaccharide is the sugar formed when two mono saccharides are joined by glycosidic linkage.
  • Disaccharides are soluble in water.
  • Three common disaccharides are:-

                -  Sucrose

                -  Maltose

                -   Lactose

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