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Disaccharides Disaccharides are carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharide units linked together through a glycosidic bond. They are sweet in taste. These molecules serve as a fundamental energy source in living organisms, and on hydrolyzes yield simple sugars that can readily be absorbed and utilized by the body of living organisms. One of the most common

Oligosaccharides Recommended videos Classification of Oligosaccharides They are classified based on number of monosaccharides units they are made up of. Trisaccharides This type of trisaccharide is made up of three monosaccharide units. For Example: Raffinose: Raffinose is a trisaccharide containing three sugar units ( Galactose + Glucose + Fructose). It is found in cabbage, beans,

Disaccharides Recommended video Structure Disaccharides are carbohydrate molecules composed of two monosaccharide units joined by a glycosidic bond. The structure of a disaccharide involves the linkage between the anomeric carbon atom of one monosaccharide and a hydroxyl group of another, forming either an α or β configuration depending on the orientation of the glycosidic bond

Monosaccharides Recommended video Classification Monosaccharides are classified based on the number of carbon atoms and functional groups they contain. Based on the carbon atom Trioses ( C3H6O3 ) Tetroses ( C4H8O4 ) Pentoses ( C5H10O5 ) Hexoses ( C6H12O6 ) Heptoses ( C7H14O7 ) Based on functional group Aldoses (sugars which contain aldehyde functional group) Ketoses (sugars

Understanding Carbohydrates Carbohydrate: carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehyde or ketons or a compound which produce such units on hydrolysis. Carbohydrates are naturally occurring organic molecules and their derivatives. They are the most abundant and important constituents of all living organisms. The term “Carbohydrates” means “Hydrated carbons“. They are also called “saccharides” a Greek word that means