Maltose which is produced as a breakdown product of starch is:

 # Maltose which is produced as a breakdown product of starch is:

A. Monosaccharide

B. Disaccharide

C. Trisaccharide

D. Polysaccharide

The correct answer is B. Disaccharide.

Sucrose, lactose and maltose are disaccharides.

Sucrose = Glucose + Fructose

Lactose = Galactose + Glucose

Maltose = Glucose + Glucose