What are the larger and smaller molecules formed when two glucose are joined to make maltose?

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What are the larger and smaller molecules formed when two glucose are joined to make maltose?

2006-11-22 05:38:45 · 2 answers · asked by paul g 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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When the two glucose molecules join, two hydrogen and one oxygen atoms are released, so I think the answer to your question is that the larger molecule is the maltose and the smaller is water (H2O).

Hope this helps - now get on with your homework!! ;-)

2006-11-22 05:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by Whoosher 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

lactose

2006-11-22 05:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋