drydecay-
Condensation reaction
Water molecule is released, covalent bond is formed and larger molecule is formed from smaller ones
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Hydrolysis reaction
Water molecule chemically added, covalent bond breaks and smaller molecule are formed from larger ones
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General formulae of disaccharides
C12 H22 O11
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Sucrose
a-glucose and fructose
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Lactose
a-glucose and B-galactose
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Maltose
a-glucose and a-glucose
