Disaccharides and Polysaccharides in Organic Chemistry - Lecture 24.3

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Course Description

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Explore disaccharides and polysaccharides in this 13-minute organic chemistry lesson. Examine the structures and descriptions of common disaccharides like sucrose, lactose, maltose, and cellobiose, along with proper glycosidic linkage designations. Delve into polysaccharides including starch (amylose and amylopectin), glycogen, cellulose, and chitin. Conclude with an overview of DNA and RNA nucleosides as examples of N-glycosides. Learn about the composition and functions of these important carbohydrates in biological systems.

Syllabus

Disaccharides--Sucrose, Lactose, Maltose, and Cellobiose
Polysaccharides--Amylose, Amylopectin, Glycogen, Cellulose, and Chitin
N-Glycosides--DNA and RNA Nucleosides

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