Biochemistry of Carbohydrates

Video was part of 2014 Summer Scholarship Project with CSIRO called "The Hungry Microbiome"

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00:00 🌱 *Carbohydrates: Introduction and Basic Structure*
- Carbohydrates are abundant biomolecules vital for energy and structural roles.
- They comprise carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio.
- Carbohydrates are categorized into monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides.
01:07 🍬 *Monosaccharides: Structure and Types*
- Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates and include glucose, galactose, and fructose.
- Glucose is a key energy source, and its structure can be alpha or beta depending on the orientation of hydroxyl groups.
- Galactose and fructose also have distinct structural configurations affecting their properties.
04:01 🍭 *Disaccharides: Formation and Examples*
- Disaccharides are formed by condensation reactions between two monosaccharides, releasing water.
- Common disaccharides include maltose (glucose + glucose), lactose (galactose + glucose), and sucrose (glucose + fructose).
- Different glycosidic bonds characterize each disaccharide, influencing their properties.
08:19 🍡 *Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides: Structure and Functions*
- Oligosaccharides consist of short chains of monosaccharides and can link up to form longer polysaccharides.
- Polysaccharides, like starch and glycogen, serve as storage forms of glucose in plants and animals.
- Cellulose, a structural polysaccharide, forms plant cell walls and is composed of unbranched beta-glucose chains.

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