What type of carbohydrate is sucrose?

Practice Questions

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What type of carbohydrate is sucrose?
  1. Monosaccharide
  2. Disaccharide
  3. Oligosaccharide
  4. Polysaccharide

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of carbohydrate is sucrose?
  • Step 1: Understand that carbohydrates are a type of nutrient found in food.
  • Step 2: Know that carbohydrates can be classified into three main types: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
  • Step 3: Identify that sucrose is a carbohydrate.
  • Step 4: Learn that sucrose is made up of two simpler sugars: glucose and fructose.
  • Step 5: Conclude that since sucrose is made of two sugar units, it is classified as a disaccharide.
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