sucrose

Pronunciation change

(US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsukroʊs/
(UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsuːkrəʊz/ or /ˈsjuːkrəʊz/
Audio (UK) (file)

Noun change

Singular
sucrose

Plural
sucroses

Sucrose is a disaccharide that is made up of two simple sugars, glucose and fructose.

Types of sugar

Monosaccharides (C₆H₁₂O₆) — glucose • fructose • galactose

Disaccharides (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) — maltose • sucrose • lactose

Polysaccharides — starch • cellulose • glycogen

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