Maltose, also known as malt sugar, is composed of which two units?
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Correct answer: Two Glucose units (α-1,4)
Maltose is a disaccharide produced during the digestion of starch. It consists of two alpha-glucose units linked by an alpha-1,4-glycosidic bond.
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