Overview
Sucrose, commonly known as table sugar, is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. It plays a vital role in our diet, providing energy and sweetness to various foods. Understanding its properties, such as solubility and melting point, is essential for its applications in cooking and food pr...
Key Terms
Example: Sucrose is a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose.
Example: Sucrose undergoes hydrolysis to form glucose and fructose.
Example: Yeast ferments sucrose to produce alcohol.
Example: Sucrose caramelizes when heated, used in desserts.
Example: The molecular mass of sucrose is 342.3 g/mol.
Example: Sucrose is highly soluble in water.
Related Topics
Glucose
A simple sugar that is a primary energy source for cells.
beginnerFructose
A simple sugar found in fruits, sweeter than glucose.
beginnerCarbohydrate Metabolism
The process by which carbohydrates are converted into energy.
intermediateEnzymatic Reactions
Chemical reactions that are catalyzed by enzymes, including those involving sugars.
intermediateKey Concepts
Chemical StructurePhysical PropertiesMolecular MassBiological Role