Structure of Carbohydrates

Classification of Carbohydrates

Open chain structure - It is the long straight chain

form of carbohydrates.
Example:

Physical Properties of Carbohydrates

Hemi-acetal structure - Here the 1st carbon of the

glucose condenses with the -OH group of the 5th
carbon to form a ring structure.

Stereoisomerism

Optical Activity

Diastereo Isomers

Anomerism

Physical Properties of Carbohydrates

Ozazone formation with phenlyhydrazine.

Benedits test

Oxidation

Reduction to Alcohols

Haworth structure - It is the presence of pyranose ring structure.

Functions of Carbohydrates

Stored carbohydrates acts as energy source instead of proteins.

Carbohydrates are intermediates in biosynthesis of fats and proteins.

Carbohydrates aid in regulation of nerve tissue and is the energy source

for brain.

In animals they are important constituent of connective tissues.