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which of the following correctly describes a reaction that forms a disaccharide from two monosaccharides?

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a. glycogen + fructose = maltose

b. galactose + glucose = lactose

c. glucose + sucrose = fructose

d. maltose + lactose = cellulose

Answer:

b. galactose + glucose = lactose

Step-by-step explanation:

Monosaccharides are single units. Disaccharides are molecules of two monosaccharides joined together.

Examples of monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose.

Examples of disaccharides include lactose, maltose, and sucrose.

The only example that shows this is b.

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