Monosaccharides, and particularly glucose, owe their importance to the fact that their oxidation provides the living organisms with a major part of the energy they require. Furthermore, the carbon atoms of glucose can be found in a large number of compounds (amino acids, fatty acids, sterols, glycerol, etc.). In the study of the metabolism of carbohydrates we will therefore come [...]
In this article we will discuss about the process of biosynthesis of fatty acids, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. Synthesis of Saturated Fatty Acids: It must be pointed out at the very outset that the biosynthesis of fatty acids does not generally take place by the reactions — in the reverse direction — of β-oxidation; the latter are [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Isomerism of Monosaccharides 2. Cyclic Structure of Monosaccharides 3. Types 4. Compounds Derived 5. Nomenclature 6. Chemical Properties. The monosaccharides or simple sugars are molecules containing several alcohol groups as well as a reducing group, either aldehyde or ketone. Monosaccharides are classified according to the number of carbon atoms of their molecules [...]