Monosaccharide-Linking Reactions (with UTP)

The video tutorial explains the strategies cells use to build complex carbohydrates from simple sugars. It covers the phosphorylation of monosaccharides, the uridylation process, and the creation of disaccharides. The tutorial also discusses the synthesis of glycoproteins and proteoglycans, highlighting the role of carbohydrates in protein function.

What are monosaccharides and how do they relate to carbohydrates?

Explain the process of forming a disaccharide from two monosaccharides.

What role does phosphorylation play in carbohydrate synthesis?

Describe the term 'uridylation' and its significance in carbohydrate synthesis.

What is a UDP monosaccharide and why is it considered an activated sugar?

What is the significance of UDP as a leaving group in carbohydrate reactions?

How does the transferase enzyme function in the synthesis of disaccharides?

Discuss the general strategy cells use to synthesize carbohydrates.

Explain how glycoproteins are formed and their importance.

What are the differences between glycoproteins and proteoglycans?