University of the Philippines Visayas

College of Arts and Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Chem 40
Elementary Biochemistry
ACTIVITY/ ASSIGNMENT GUIDE

ASSIGNMENT GUIDE:
CARBOHYDRATES
WEEK 6 STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

The activities for this week will relate the chemical structure, classification of simple and complex
carbohydrates and their derivatives with their functions and properties.

Output for Assignment Week 6 Due Date: ____8 November 2022_________

NAME: GOMEZ, ASHLEY JUNE M. Date Submitted: 8 November 2022_________

5. Applying Biochemistry (For submission)

Objective: This activity aims to relate the structure and properties of carbohydrate and
carbohydrate-derivatives with their functions.

Task:
1. Choose one topic that is significant to you from among the following Biochemical
Connection topics found in Chapter 16 “Carbohydrates” of Campbell and Farrell (2015)
Biochemistry 8th Edition or on another edition.
2. Write a 150-word justification why the Biochemical Connection topic chosen is
significant to you.
3. Submit the 150-word paper as Assignment 8 on or before November 4, 2022.

Biochemical Connections (Nutrition)

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 University of the Philippines Visayas
College of Arts and Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Chem 40
Elementary Biochemistry
ACTIVITY/ ASSIGNMENT GUIDE

Vitamin C Is Related to Sugars

Vitamin C is one of the most familiar vitamins for most of us. It became a staple
term since our grandparents always told us to eat citrus fruits to have more vitamin C
in our bodies for a stronger immune system. However, recently, I became more familiar
with it as I recently experienced severe acne and had to go through medication. After
the acnes have been removed using an isotretinoin oral medication, I still have to deal
with Post Inflammatory Erythema (PIE), where there is still redness and inflammation in
my skin. My doctor advised me to apply a topical Vitamin C serum to my skin to repair
it and avoid the loss of collagen and extra tissue that can lead to scarring. With this, I
gained a better understanding of Vitamin C's importance and contribution to improving
our skin health and condition, aside from the known fact that it boosts our immune
system.

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