LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the introduction, structure, properties, functions, uses and cellulolysis reaction of cellulose. Cellulose is a complex polysaccharide made up of many glucose monosaccharides. It consists of about 3000 or more glucose units. Cellulose is the most abundant carbohydrate in plants. It is major component of plants cell wall. … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the introduction, structure, functions and storage diseases of glycogen. Glycogen is a polysaccharide made up of many units of glucose monosaccharide. It is use to store energy in the animals hence also refer as “animal starch”. Glycogen is present in liver, muscles and brain. When glucose is … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the introduction, structure, characteristics, classification, reactions, functions and uses of starch. Definition of Starch Starch is a polysaccharide made up of thousands of units of monosaccharide glucose linked by 1, 4 glycosidic linkage. It is a complex carbohydrate which stores energy in plants. It is found in … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the introduction, structure, characteristics, classification, functions and examples of polysaccharides Polysaccharides definition Polysaccharides are high molecular weight carbohydrates that are made of repeating units of monosaccharides. On hydrolysis, polysaccharide yield many units of monosaccharides and oligosaccharides. Polysaccharide has two types of structures; linear and branched. The branched … Read more
Lactose intolerance is a condition where an individual is unable to digest lactose into glucose and galactose due to the absence of enzyme lactase. Lactose intolerance is a condition in which the body cannot properly digest milk or dairy products. If your body cannot digest lactose, it produces gas, bloating, cramps, and diarrhea. Your body … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained about lactose sugar, structure of lactose, properties and applications of lactose. Lactose is a disaccharide found in the mammary glands of all mammals. It is commonly known as “milk sugar”. It is very essential carbohydrate for infants. It is a common disaccharide of milk. When lactose is … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained introduction, structure, physical and chemical properties, benefits and drawbacks of maltose Maltose is a disaccharide made up of two monosaccharides. In other words, it is a combination of two units of glucose molecules. The structure of this molecule is similar to sucrose, a disaccharide. But the difference … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained structure, physical and chemical properties, uses, benefits and drawbacks of sucrose. Sucrose is a carbohydrate composed of monosaccharides; glucose and fructose. Sucrose is a non-reducing disaccharide which means it does not have a free aldehyde group. The common name of sucrose is “table sugar”. It is also … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES in this article the author has explained about what are oligosaccharides, classification of oligosaccharides, examples and structures of oligosaccharides. When 2-10 monosaccharides are linked through glycosidic bonds, oligosaccharides are formed. Sucrose, maltose, and lactose are some oligosaccharides. Oligosaccharides are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen like other carbohydrates. Oligosaccharides may be disaccharides, … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained what are monosaccharides, structural properties of monosaccharides, stereochemistry of monosaccharides and chemical reactions of monosaccharides. Monosaccharides are poly-hydroxy-aldehydes or ketones. Monosaccharides are the smallest unit of carbohydrates. When monosaccharides are linked through a glycosidic bond, oligosaccharides or polysaccharides are formed. Glucose and fructose are common monosaccharides. Monosaccharides … Read more