Question: what is the difference between maltose and amylose (starch)?
Answer: Maltose is joined by 1-4 glycosidic linkages, while amylose is joined by 1-6 glycosidic linkages. ... Maltose is made of glucose in the alpha form, while amylose is made of glucose in the beta form. c. Maltose is composed of glucose monomers, while amylose is composed of fructose monomers.