Carbohydrates are large macromolecules made up of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) and have the general formula Cx(H2O)y. Carbohydrates can be classified according to the number of sugar units ...
Monosaccharides are small molecule carbohydrates that contain only a single six-membered ring of carbon and oxygen, but often exist in equilibrium with a five-membered ring and straight chain form.
Les monosaccharides, ou oses, sont les glucides les plus simples et ne sont pas hydrolysables. Il y en a deux types : les aldoses et les cétoses. Outre leur rôle fondamental dans la production ...