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Q. Maltose is a polymer of

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Maltose is a polymer composed of two glucose molecules. It is a disaccharide formed when two units of glucose are joined with $\alpha(1 \rightarrow 4)$ bond. Maltose is also known as malt sugar and is found in foods in which starch is fermented by yeast or enzymes, such as in bread or brewed beverages.