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Which type of glycosidic bond is more resistant to enzymatic breakdown?
Which type of glycosidic bond is more resistant to enzymatic breakdown?
What is the primary function of starch in the human diet?
What is the primary function of starch in the human diet?
Which characteristic is true for the structure of cellulose?
Which characteristic is true for the structure of cellulose?
Which polysaccharide can humans digest easily due to its alpha glycosidic bonds?
Which polysaccharide can humans digest easily due to its alpha glycosidic bonds?
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What is a primary characteristic of glycogen?
What is a primary characteristic of glycogen?
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What is a key feature of inulin?
What is a key feature of inulin?
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Which polysaccharide is known for its anticoagulant properties?
Which polysaccharide is known for its anticoagulant properties?
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How does the digestibility of starch compare to that of cellulose?
How does the digestibility of starch compare to that of cellulose?
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What primary component is found in the structure of mucopolysaccharides?
What primary component is found in the structure of mucopolysaccharides?
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How do mucopolysaccharides interact with water due to their structure?
How do mucopolysaccharides interact with water due to their structure?
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Which type of glycosidic bond is found in inulin?
Which type of glycosidic bond is found in inulin?
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What is a significant characteristic of inulin regarding human digestion?
What is a significant characteristic of inulin regarding human digestion?
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What type of polysaccharide is primarily composed of glucose units and is used for energy storage in animals?
What type of polysaccharide is primarily composed of glucose units and is used for energy storage in animals?
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Which feature distinguishes heparin from other mucopolysaccharides?
Which feature distinguishes heparin from other mucopolysaccharides?
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Which characteristic is true about starch as a storage polysaccharide?
Which characteristic is true about starch as a storage polysaccharide?
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What is the type of glycosidic bond in the chitin structure?
What is the type of glycosidic bond in the chitin structure?
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Which type of glycosaminoglycan is primarily found in connective tissues and plays a critical role in hydration?
Which type of glycosaminoglycan is primarily found in connective tissues and plays a critical role in hydration?
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What characterizes heparin compared to other glycosaminoglycans?
What characterizes heparin compared to other glycosaminoglycans?
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What are the repeating disaccharide units that make up hyaluronic acid?
What are the repeating disaccharide units that make up hyaluronic acid?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of heparin?
Which of the following is NOT a function of heparin?
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What makes heparin safe for use during pregnancy?
What makes heparin safe for use during pregnancy?
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What type of glycosaminoglycan is known for its anticoagulant properties and high sulfation?
What type of glycosaminoglycan is known for its anticoagulant properties and high sulfation?
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Which of the following describes the primary structural feature of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)?
Which of the following describes the primary structural feature of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)?
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What is a key difference between hyaluronic acid and other glycosaminoglycans?
What is a key difference between hyaluronic acid and other glycosaminoglycans?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates Chemistry - 2
- The lecture is about carbohydrates chemistry, specifically disaccharides, polysaccharides, and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs).
- The professor of the lecture is Dr. Omnia Al-saied Abdullah
- The lecture covers defining disaccharides and differentiating sucrose, lactose, and maltose
- Reduction and non-reduction of disaccharides
- Definition of polysaccharides (starch, glycogen, cellulose)
- Introduction to glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and their biological roles.
- Clinical importance of heparin as an anticoagulant
- Discussion on non-digestible polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose, inulin) in dietary health
Disaccharides
- Two monosaccharide units are bonded together by a covalent bond called a glycosidic bond.
- The glycosidic bond forms between the hydroxyl group (-OH) of one sugar and the anomeric carbon of the other sugar.
- The specific nature of the glycosidic bond (its orientation and type) varies between different disaccharides.
Sucrose (Table Sugar)
- Composed of glucose and fructose
- α(1→2) glycosidic bond between glucose and fructose with an α-linkage.
Lactose (Milk Sugar)
- Composed of glucose and galactose
- β(1→4) glycosidic bond between glucose and galactose in Beta configuration
Maltose (Malt Sugar)
- Composed of two glucose units.
- α(1→4) glycosidic bond between the two glucose units in alpha configuration
Summary of Bonds
- Sucrose: Glucose (α) + Fructose (β) ,α(1→2) , Non-reducing
- Lactose: Glucose (β) + Galactose (β), β(1→4), Reducing
- Maltose: Glucose (α) + Glucose (α), α(1→4), Reducing
Reducing Power of Disaccharides
- The reducing power of a sugar is its ability to reduce another molecule due to the presence of a free aldehyde or ketone group in its open-chain form.
- Sucrose is a non-reducing sugar.
- Maltose and Lactose are reducing sugars.
Invert Sugar
- Sucrose is hydrolyzed by an acid or enzyme to form an equimolar mixture of glucose and fructose.
- Sucrose has a positive optical rotation, while the resulting mixture has a negative optical rotation, hence the name "invert sugar."
- Invert sugar is used as a sweetening agent in the food industry.
Polysaccharides
- High-molecular-weight carbohydrates composed of long chains of monosaccharide units (more than 10).
- Glycosidic bonds link the monosaccharide units.
- The type of glycosidic bond depends on the configuration of the anomeric carbon.
Classification of Polysaccharides
- Based on Function:
- Storage Polysaccharides: Store energy (starch in plants, glycogen in animals)
- Structural Polysaccharides: Provide support (cellulose in plant cell walls, chitin in insect exoskeletons)
- Based on Structure:
- Homopolysaccharides: Composed of the same type of monosaccharide (starch, glycogen, cellulose, inulin)
- Heteropolysaccharides: Composed of different types of monosaccharides (glycosaminoglycans).
Starch
- Composed of amylose (linear, α(1→4) bonds) and amylopectin (branched, α(1→4) and α(1→6) bonds).
- Readily digestible by humans, used for energy storage in plants.
Glycogen
- Highly branched polysaccharide of glucose units.
- α(1→4) and α(1→6) bonds.
- Used for energy storage in animals (liver and muscle).
Cellulose
- Linear, unbranched polymer of glucose units with β(1→4) bonds.
- Indigestible by humans, structural component in plant cell walls.
Chitin
- Structural polysaccharide composed of N-acetylglucosamine units linked by β(1→4) bonds.
- Found in exoskeletons of insects and fungi.
Inulin
- Storage polysaccharide composed of fructose units linked by β(2→1) bonds.
- Indigestible by humans but ferments in the gut, promotes beneficial gut bacteria.
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)
- Heteropolysaccharides composed of repeating disaccharide units.
- Each disaccharide unit usually has an amino sugar and a uronic acid.
- Highly negatively charged due to sulfate groups.
- Important structural components in connective tissues, blood vessels, and cartilage, acting as lubricants and cushioning.
Hyaluronic Acid
- Major GAG
- Non-sulfated
- High molecular weight giving a high capacity to retain water.
- Functions include lubrication, hydration, and structural support.
Heparin
- Highly sulfated GAG
- Anticoagulant, prevents blood clot formation by activating antithrombin III
- Used to treat thromboembolic disorders, such as heart attacks, strokes, and pulmonary embolisms.
Formative Questions
- Questions regarding different carbohydrates and their properties.
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This quiz covers the chemistry of carbohydrates with a focus on disaccharides, polysaccharides, and glycosaminoglycans. It includes topics such as the definition and differentiation of common disaccharides, the clinical importance of heparin, and the health impacts of non-digestible polysaccharides. Perfect for students studying under Dr. Omnia Al-saied Abdullah.
