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Introduction to Biochemistry
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An introduction to biochemistry. Inducing the basics in carbohydrate structures and more.
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Lecture 1; IntroductionSaturday, 1 October 2022 15:40
Carbohydrates are relatively small molecules that are generally calle
simple sugars (monosaccharides and disaccharides) as well as
macromolecular substances (starch, glycogen, and celluloses).
Examples:
-Table sugar, is sucrose, whereas the sugar that is mainly present in
• A small change in the structural configuration can lead to changes
functional properties as well. For example, when there is an α- linka
between glucose molecules, the resulting molecule is called a
homopolysaccharide (starch/glycan). When the linkage is β, then th
resulting molecule is called a cellulose, which is not digested by the
body.
• Carbohydrates are not only considered the source of energy but a
for the synthesis of lipids, amino acids, glycoproteins, and proteogly
the system.
fruits is fructose.
• Carbohydrates are defined as polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones
perform the functions of storage and energy production and act as
the membrane constituents.
• CLASSIFICATION OF CARBOHYDRATES
-Carbohydrates are classified into the following four major
groups:
1. Monosaccharides 2. Disaccharides
3. Oligosaccharides 4. Polysaccharides
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