Carbohydrates
Chapter Name : Biomolecules |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_14_01_01 |
Topic Name : Carbohydrates |
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Sub Topic Name : Classification Of Carbohydrates |
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Introduction
1.Carbohydrates are produced by plants and form a very large group of naturally occurring organic compounds. 2.Some common examples are cane sugar, glucose, starch, etc. General formula, Cx(H2O)y 3.Carbohydrates are also called saccharides 4.Chemically, the carbohydrates may be defined as optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or the compounds which produce such units on hydrolysis. 5.Some of the carbohydrates, which are sweet in taste, are also called sugars. 6.The most common sugar, used in our homes is named as sucrose whereas the sugar present in milk is known as lactose. 7.There are three types of saccharides: mono, oligo and poly.
Pre-Requisites:
Elements, periodic table
Activity:
There are many different types of important carbohydrates, ex: glucose, sucrose, lactose etc.
Real Life Question:
How do u get energy from food?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| carbohydrate | optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or the compounds which produce such units on hydrolysis. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| glucose | Glucose is a mono saccharide |
Real life uses :
Carbohydrates are good sources of energy
Places to visit :
kitchen
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| milk | Milk contains lactose sugar |
What you learn in Theory:
1.Carbohydrates are produced by plants and form a very large group of naturally occurring organic compounds. 2.Some common examples are cane sugar, glucose, starch, etc. General formula, Cx(H2O)y 3.Carbohydrates are also called saccharides 4.Chemically, the carbohydrates may be defined as optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or the compounds which produce such units on hydrolysis. 5.Some of the carbohydrates, which are sweet in taste, are also called sugars. 6.The most common sugar, used in our homes is named as sucrose whereas the sugar present in milk is known as lactose. 7.There are three types of saccharides: mono, oligo and poly.
What you learn in Practice:
Carbohydrates are produced by plants