Carbohydrates

#Biochemistry

Topics

• Monosaccharide Cyclization
• Anomers

Functionality

• Energy Storage
  • Glycogen
  • Starch
• Protein Targeting
  • Glycoproteins
  • Antibodies
• Protection/Structure
  • Cellulose for plant cell walls
  • Chitin for insect shells
• Biomolecules Components
  • Antibiotics
  • Cofactor
  • Nucleic Acids (Ribose)

Types

• Aldose
• Ketose