Structural Breakdown: What is the difference in structure between glucose and maltose?
                                
                                
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                                Carbohydrates are the most abundant biomolecules, and while many have similar names, their structure dictates their function. The fundamental difference in structure between glucose and maltose lies in their size and the specific chemical linkage that joins their components, defining one as a simple sugar and the other as a compound sugar.