In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Nature of the Carbohydrate Part 2. Nature of the Glycan-Protein Linkage 3. Biosynthesis of Glycoproteins 4. Importance of Glycoproteins 5. Role of Glycan Groups. Nature of the Carbohydrate Part: 1. Monosaccharide Constituents of Glycans: The monosaccharides constituting the glycans belong to the 4 categories described above. The most common are: 1. Neutral [...]
The twenty one outstanding features or characteristics of the carbohydrates are listed below: 1. Three major classes of carbohydrates are monosaccharide's, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. 2. The simplest of carbohydrates are monosaccharide's from which disaccharides, olgosaccharides and polysaccharides are formed. 3. Monosaccharide's are colourless, crystalline solids which are freely soluble in water and insoluble in nonpolar solvents. 4. Two families of [...]
The carbohydrates are generally classified into three groups. They are: 1. Mono-Saccharides 2. Oligosaccharides (oligo = few) 3. Polysaccharides (poly = many). Type # 1. Mono-Saccharides: The mono-saccharides are known as simple sugars which possess free aldehyde ( CHO) or ketone (= CO) group and 2 or more hydroxyl (- OH) groups. Their general formula is Cn (H2O) or CnH2nOn. [...]