the simplest types of carbohydrates, number of carbon atoms can be from 3 to 7. the carbons are joined to the carboxyl group (-OH)
Monosaccharides act as monomers to make larger complex carbohydrate molecules. Two monosaccharides are linked together which forms a glycosidic bond producing a disaccharide
how is maltose formed?
by joining 2 glucose molecules in a condensation reaction
