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How to Distinguish a Sample of Glucose from a Sample of Maltose

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Monosaccharides and disaccharides have key structural differences that lead to distinct behaviors in chemical tests. Discover how to distinguish a sample of glucose from a sample of maltose by leveraging these unique properties, even though both are reducing sugars. A combination of tests provides the most reliable result.