Question

Explain what has to happen to join two monosaccharide units into a disaccharide.

Answer 1

Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides join together by the dehydration synthesis reaction resulting in a glycosidic bond between the two monosaccharide molecules.

Answer 2

Disaccharides are made when two monosaccharides join together by the dehydration synthesis reaction making glycosidic bond between the two monosaccharide molecules. The reaction creates water as a side product.