Sucrose is composed of ____.

A) two molecules of fructose
B) two molecules of glucose
C) a molecule of fructose and a molecule of glucose
D) a molecule of fructose and a molecule of galactose
E) a molecule of glucose and a molecule of galactose

Sucrose

A disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and fructose, commonly known as table sugar, used extensively as a sweetener.

Fructose

A simple sugar found in many plants, sweeter than glucose and often used in the food and beverage industry.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important source of energy and a metabolic intermediate.