What are disaccharides and how are they formed? Disaccharides are formed by the union of two monosaccharide molecules by dehydration synthesis. Ex...

What are disaccharides and how are they formed?

Disaccharides are formed by the union of two monosaccharide molecules by dehydration synthesis.
Examples of disaccharides are sucrose (fructose + glucose), maltose (glucose + glucose), and lactose (glucose + galactose).
Disaccharides are soluble in water and are not absorbed directly by the body, requiring hydrolysis to be broken down.