Master Chemistry

LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained introduction, occurrence, structure, classification, and functions of fatty acids. Definition The simplest lipids with carboxylic acid and hydrocarbon side chains are called fatty acids. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Fatty acids are building blocks of fats in our body and the food we eat. … Read more

LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the introduction, structure, physical and chemical properties, classification and functions of lipids. Definition Lipids are heterogeneous compounds that are insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. Lipids are a major storage form of energy in the body. They naturally occur in plants, animals, and microorganisms. They … Read more

LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, author has explained the introduction, occurrence, classification, functions and examples of glycoproteins. Definition  The proteins which are bounded to carbohydrates are known as glycoproteins. The carbohydrate content of glycoproteins can be from 1% to 90% by weight. The oligosaccharides are covalently bounded to amino acids of proteins. Carbohydrates have an … Read more

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