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What is the general term for carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharides.

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The general term for carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharides is "disaccharide".

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Disaccharides are formed by the condensation (removal of a water molecule) of two monosaccharides, and are also sometimes called "double sugars". Examples of disaccharides include sucrose (table sugar), which is made up of glucose and fructose, and lactose, which is made up of glucose and galactose.

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Disaccharides. Disaccharides (di- = “two”) form when two monosaccharides join together via a dehydration reaction, also known as a condensation reaction or dehydration synthesis.

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