Disaccharides Sucrose

The video tutorial explains the structure and properties of sucrose, a common disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. It covers how to draw sucrose using the Haworth projection, the concept of molecular flipping, and the formation of glycosidic linkages. The tutorial also discusses the role of sucrose in the diet, its prevalence in modern foods, and its health implications, including its link to Western diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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