Maltose is a disaccharide sugar that is produced when two glucose molecules are linked together.
These are the simplest form of sugars and the most basic units of carbohydrates. Glucose is an example of a monosaccharide.
Disaccharides: These are sugars composed of two monosaccharides. Maltose, sucrose, and lactose are examples of disaccharides.
This is a simple sugar that serves as the main source of energy for living organisms.