Reactions of Monosaccharides | Disaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Polysaccharides

Learning Competencies: At the end of the lecture, you should be able to: 1. I can describe the characteristic reactions of carbohydrates, including glycoside formation, reduction to alditols, and oxidation to aldonic and uronic acids. 2. I can recognize common disaccharides and describe their glycosidic linkages. 3. I can describe the structure and formation of oligosaccharides and their biological roles. 4. I can recognize common polysaccharides (e.g., amylose, amylopectin, glycogen, cellulose) and explain their biological roles. 5. I can identify acidic polysaccharides like hyaluronic acid and heparin. 6. I can compare and contrast the structures and functions of different monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides.