CARBOHYDRATES | Class 11 Biology | Biomolecules S2E5 | Glucose, Sugars & Polysaccharides

What exactly are carbohydrates? Are they just sugars, or do they play much bigger roles in living organisms? 🧬 Welcome back to Cellebrated Learning! In Season 2, Episode 5 of our Class 11 Biology Biomolecules series, let's explore the chemistry, classification and biological importance of carbohydrates through scientific visuals and storytelling. 🔬 Topics covered: Definition and classification of carbohydrates Monosaccharides: triose, tetrose, pentose, hexose and heptose Aldoses and ketoses: glucose and fructose Furanose and pyranose ring forms Alpha and beta anomers; D and L forms Structural and functional isomerism Oligosaccharides and disaccharides Maltose, lactose and sucrose Reducing and non-reducing sugars Polysaccharides: starch, glycogen, inulin, cellulose, chitin, pectin and hemicellulose Hyaluronic acid and peptidoglycan Ribose in RNA and deoxyribose in DNA Major biological functions of carbohydrates Carbohydrates are much more than just sugar. They provide energy, store energy, form structural components and contribute to genetic material. 📚 Useful for Class 11 Biology, NCERT Biology, CHSE Odisha and Biomolecules revision. UP NEXT — Season 2, Episode 6: LIPIDS Cell membranes, fats vs oils, saturated vs unsaturated fatty acids, and the biological roles of lipids. If you enjoyed this episode, LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to Cellebrated Learning. Until then, stay curious, keep learning and keep celebrating the science behind life! 💚 #Carbohydrates #Class11Biology #Biomolecules #CellebratedLearning #NCERTBiology #Glucose #Polysaccharides #BiologyRevision #CHSEOdisha #Biology