Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Chemistry (Section 4 - No. 5)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of disaccharides?
They are composed of two monosaccharides linked by a glycosidic bond
They are always reducing sugars
They can be hydrolyzed to yield monosaccharides
They are often used as a source of energy

Explanation

Not all disaccharides are reducing sugars (e.g., sucrose).

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