Carbohydrates in Our Everyday Life

  Research a specific carbohydrate and its importance in biology. Discuss its structure, whether it is a monosaccharide, disaccharide, or polysaccharide. If it is a monosaccharide, discuss its various isomers, including where they are found and their approximate composition (i.e., percentages). If it is a disaccharide or polysaccharide, discuss its important linkages as well as where it is found in nature. Also describe which carbohydrate test could be used to detect its presence in solution.