Carbohydrates | Biology Discussion

Divisions of Mucosubstances | Carbohydrate

The following points highlight the two main divisions of mucosubstances. The divisions are: 1. Glycoprotein 2. Mucopolysaccharides. Mucosubstances: Division # 1. Glycoprotein: (i) They are protein-polysaccharide compounds occurring in the tissues, particularly in mucus secretions. (ii) They do not contain uronic acids although they contain acetyl hexosamines such as N-acetyl glucosamine and N-acetylgalactosamine. Hexoses such as mannose or galactose are [...]

By A. Taneja|2016-07-25T07:45:17+00:00July 25, 2016|Carbohydrates|Comments Off

Top 3 Classifications of Carbohydrates | Biochemistry

The following points highlight the top three classifications of carbohydrates. The classifications are: 1. Monosaccharides 2. Disaccharides 3. Polysaccharides. Carbohydrates: Classification # 1. Monosaccharides: Trioses and Tetroses: Phosphates of the two trioses, glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone, are formed from fructose-1, 6- diphosphate by glycolysis. 3-phosphoglyceraldehyde and erythrose-4- phosphate are formed by the hexose monophosphate shunt. Pentoses: Ribose and Deoxyribose are important [...]

By A. Taneja|2016-07-25T07:45:16+00:00July 25, 2016|Carbohydrates|Comments Off

Intermeniary Metabolism of Carbohydrates | Plant Physiology

The following points highlight the two main pathways in intermeniary metabolism of carbohydrates. Pathway # 1. Gluconeogenesis: In this process glucose is formed from non-carbohydrate precursors. Thus, citric acid cycle and glycolysis are the main pathways of gluconeogenesis. The substrates can be some amino acids, (e.g., proline) lactic acid, glycerol, etc. Gluconeogenesis from amino acids and some organic acids is [...]

By Abhilasha R|2016-07-20T08:05:23+00:00July 20, 2016|Respiration|Comments Off

Tag Archives | Carbohydrates

Divisions of Mucosubstances | Carbohydrate

Top 3 Classifications of Carbohydrates | Biochemistry

Intermeniary Metabolism of Carbohydrates | Plant Physiology