Two monomers in maltose are:

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Structure of Maltose:

Maltose is a disaccharide formed by two glucose units linked by an -1,4 glycosidic bond.

- Both monomers are -D-glucose
- The linkage is between C1 of one -D-glucose and C4 of another -D-glucose
- Maltose is a reducing sugar because the second glucose unit has a free anomeric –OH at C1

Comparison with other disaccharides:
| Disaccharide | Monomers | Linkage |
|---|---|---|
| Maltose | -D-Glc + -D-Glc | -1,4 |
| Sucrose | -D-Glc + -D-Fru | -1,-2 |
| Lactose | -D-Gal + -D-

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