Definition

A type of sugar that is white and crystalline, created when starch is broken down. It is also known as malt sugar.

Example

Maltose is often used in brewing beer and making certain types of candy.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of maltose?

Yeah, I think it's a type of sugar, right?

Exactly! It's formed during the digestion of starch.

That's interesting! I didn't know it had that role in our bodies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Maltose → It is formed from "malt" (from Old English *mealt*, meaning ground grain) and "-ose" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote sugars). The word "maltose" refers to a sugar derived from malted grain.

Memory Tip

Think of 'malt' as ground grain, which is where maltose comes from, and remember that the '-ose' suffix indicates it's a type of sugar.

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