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Biomolecules in the Cell > Carbohydrates - Maltose

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Estimated time: 3 minutes
CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Maltose

  • Produced by partial hydrolysis of starch by enzyme diastase
  • Made of two α-D-glucose units linked by α-1,4-glycosidic bond (C1 of one + C4 of other)
  • Free aldehyde group at C1 of the second glucose → reducing sugar
  • Complete hydrolysis: Maltose → 2 glucose

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