Question: Maltose and cellobiose (Section 25.14) are examples of disaccharides derived from Dglucopyranosyl units. (a) How many other disaccharides are possible that meet this structural requirement?

Maltose and cellobiose (Section 25.14) are examples of disaccharides derived from Dglucopyranosyl units.
(a) How many other disaccharides are possible that meet this structural requirement? (b) How many of these are reducing sugars?

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