Hydrolysis of carbohydrates

The video tutorial explores the chemistry of carbohydrates and hydrolysis. It begins by defining carbohydrates, their structure, and classification into monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. The tutorial then explains hydrolysis, a water-based reaction that breaks down larger molecules like disaccharides and polysaccharides into monosaccharides. An example of sucrose hydrolysis is provided to illustrate the process.

What are the three elements that carbohydrates always contain?

Explain the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

What is hydrolysis and how does it relate to carbohydrates?

Describe the process that occurs when sucrose undergoes hydrolysis.

What happens to the glycosidic bond during hydrolysis of a disaccharide?