THE ENZYME THAT DIGESTS CARBOHYDRATES
The enzyme that digests carbohydrates is called amylase. Amylase is responsible for breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars such as maltose and glucose. There are two main types of amylase: salivary amylase, which is produced in the salivary glands,…
ISOMERISM IN CARBOHYDRATES AND MONOSACCHARIDE DERIVATIVES
Isomerism in Carbohydrates Isomerism is a phenomenon where two or more molecules have the same molecular formula but differ in their structural arrangement of atoms. Isomerism in carbohydrates can occur due to differences in the arrangement of functional groups, such…
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates are organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. The ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is 2:1 in all carbohydrates. Starch, sugar, glycogen and cellulose are carbohydrates. They are classified into three major groups namely:- Monosaccharides Disaccharides and Polysaccharides.…
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