This video introduces carbohydrates as a type of macromolecule. It explains their general formula (CH2O) and the 1:2:1 atomic ratio, their role as building blocks for sugars, and the presence of hydroxyl and carbonyl groups. The video also distinguishes between monosaccharides (single sugars like glucose, galactose, mannose) and disaccharides (two sugars linked by glycosidic bonds, formed through condensation reactions), providing examples like maltose, sucrose, and lactose.
This video continues the discussion on carbohydrates, focusing on polysaccharides. It explains that polysaccharides are polymers made up of many monosaccharide units linked together. The video details two main types of polysaccharides: storage polysaccharides (like starch and glycogen) and structural polysaccharides (like cellulose and chitin). It highlights their functions in energy storage and structural support in plants and animals.
This video continues the discussion on carbohydrates, focusing on polysaccharides. It explains that polysaccharides are polymers made up of many monosaccharide units linked together. The video details two main types of polysaccharides: storage polysaccharides (like starch and glycogen) and structural polysaccharides (like cellulose and chitin). It highlights their functions in energy storage and structural support in plants and animals.
