Paul Andersen begins by explaining the structure and purpose of carbohydrates. He describes and gives examples of monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharide and polysaccharides. He explains how they grow through dehydration...

Hydrolysis is a water-based chemical reaction, where water is used to break down a specific substance or molecule. In this video, we will look at a specific type of hydrolysis - hydrolysis of carbohydrates. We will learn how water is...

Microbiology: MacConkey Agar

1) What is the function of the enzyme, lactase? 2) What is the cause of the flatulence and diarrhea associated with lactose intolerance?

Here, we discuss the functions of the major brush border and pancreatic enzymes of the small intestine.
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Monosaccharide-Linking Reactions (with UTP)

Now that we know about simple sugars, we need to know about how these polymerize to form long polysaccharide chains, like cellulose, starch, and glycogen. Check it out!

Learn about carbohydrates within the overall topic of organic chemistry.