BIOMOLECULES # CYCLIC STRUCTURE OF GLUCOSE FRUCTOSE AND DISACCHARIDES

Understanding the Cyclic Structures of Glucose, Fructose, and Disaccharides

Welcome to this comprehensive lecture on the cyclic structures of glucose, fructose, and disaccharides! In this video, we will explore:

The Cyclic Form of Glucose: Discover how glucose transitions from its open-chain form to its cyclic structure, including the formation of alpha and beta anomers.

Fructose Structure: Learn about the unique five-membered ring structure of fructose and how it differs from glucose.

Disaccharides Formation: Understand how glucose and fructose combine to form disaccharides like sucrose and lactose, including the glycosidic bonds that connect them.

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