Asked by selena andrade on Jun 19, 2024

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When two glucose molecules combine, they form a disaccharide molecule and

A) another glucose molecule.
B) another disaccharide molecule.
C) a dipeptide molecule.
D) a lipid molecule.
E) a water molecule.

Disaccharide Molecule

A sugar (carbohydrate) composed of two monosaccharides bonded together, example includes sucrose.

Glucose Molecules

Simple sugar molecules that are an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

Water Molecule

A compound made up of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom, forming the chemical formula H2O, essential for all known forms of life.

  • Understand the roles of dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis reactions in the creation of macromolecules.
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Clarence Faye T. GabalesJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
When two glucose molecules combine, they form a disaccharide molecule through a dehydration reaction in which a molecule of water is lost. This means that the formation of a disaccharide molecule will always be accompanied by the release of a water molecule.