Galactose

1. Describe the structure of an atom, including the subatomic particles, their charges, and their location. An atom is made up of subatomic particles called protons, neutrons, and electrons. The protons carry a positive charge found in the nucleus; neutrons carry no electrical charge and are also found in the nucleus. Electrons carry a negative charge and orbit around the nucleus. 2. Name five characteristics of water and relate them to the structure of water. Water has a high heat capacity…

Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are a major source of energy, providing 58% of the demand of human body. Vegetable products contain carbohydrates in the form of mono-, di- and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides - glucose, fructose and galactose - is simple carbohydrates, they are readily dissolved in water, it is important for the formation of glycogen in the liver, brain and muscle power, maintain a normal blood sugar level. Disaccharides - sucrose, lactose and maltose – have a sweet taste…

Intestinal brush borders break up nucleotides into sugars and phosphate ions. Galactose, glucose, fructose, and proteins are absorbed into capillaries via facillitated diffusion while in the small intestine. Chylomicrons are absorbed in two ways; they are combined with proteins to creat lipoproteins which are then used to transport…

that pericytes have SGLT since the glucose uptake rate is dependent on the amount of sodium present. Endothelial cells on the other hand do not have SGLT since their glucose uptake is unaffected by sodium concentration. a. When inhibitors such as galactose and 2-deoxyglucose are used, the glucose uptake slightly decreases in both the presence and absence of sodium. b. When phlorizin is added the transport, it regulates the glucose uptake levels with a noticeable decrease of glucose uptake when…

Macromolecules are of great interest to the study of anatomy and physiology due to the fact that they carry out most functions of a cell providing it with life. They provides structural support, a source of stored fuel, the ability to store and retrieve genetic information, and ability to speed biochemical reactions (Prakash, 2008). There are four main types of macromolecules including proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acid and lipids. This essay is specifically on the study of carboyhdrates as…

"saccharide" means "sugar," so as the name suggests, a polysaccharide is a type of sugar. In fact, it is a polymer made up of chains of sugar monomers, also known as monosaccharides, and monosaccharides are simple sugars such as glucose, fructose, and galactose. Sugars are important because they make up carbohydrates…

Scicurious, High Fructose Corn Syrup: Much Maligned? Or the Devil’s Food Cake?, August 23, 2011, Fructose is a yellowish white crystallized, water soluble ketonic monosaccharide sugar found in many plants, C6H12O6. It is sweeter than sucrose and often bonded to glucose to form the disaccharide sucrose. Triglyceride is a type of fat (lipid) found in the blood. When we eat, our body convert any calories that doesn’t need to use right away into triglycerides. Triglycerides are stored in the fat…

The glucose, fructose and galactose are usually stored in the liver and muscle cells in the form of glycogen. When there is a shortage of glucose in the blood, glycogen is converts into glucose. Glucose is used when energy for body activities is produced. A large amount of glucose…

gene have been associated with the ability of certain individuals to constantly digest milk products. These mutations in the lactase gene lead to constitutive expression of lactase, which is then used to break disaccharide lactose into glucose and galactose constantly throughout adulthood as lactase persistence. In particular, past research has shown that some individuals of the African and European descent have been found to have single polymorphisms at the C-14010, G13915, G-13907 base pairs…

Cancers are managed through effective nutrition to supplement drugs, and it is generally believed that good nutrition is effective in preventing and minimizing cancer. Indeed, many plant products including complex carbohydrates have been proven to have bio-functional role, including anti-proliferative, autophagy and apoptosis activity [25,26]. Pectin, especially modified pectins have been found to possess anticancer activity. The most well-known pectin in cancer therapy is modified citrus pectin…