Computer graphic of a molecule of sucrose
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Computer graphic of a molecule of sucrose
Sucrose. Computer graphic of a molecule of sucrose, commonly known as table, cane or beet sugar. Sucrose is comprised of atoms of carbon (C, blue), oxygen (O, red) and hydrogen (H, white), and has the chemical formula C12H22O11. Sucrose is a disaccharide sugar - its molecule is made up of two simple monosaccharides units. These monosaccharides are glucopyranose (at lower left) and fructofuranose (at upper right), and they are joined together by an oxygen bond. The human digestive system uses the enzyme invertase to split sucrose into a mixture of glucose and fructose sugars
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This print showcases a computer-generated graphic of a sucrose molecule, also known as table, cane or beet sugar. The intricate structure of this compound is composed of carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H) atoms, represented by blue, red, and white colors respectively. With the chemical formula C12H22O11, sucrose is classified as a disaccharide sugar due to its molecular composition consisting of two simple monosaccharides units. The lower left corner exhibits glucopyranose while the upper right corner features fructofuranose - these monosaccharides are connected through an oxygen bond. Fascinatingly, when consumed by humans, the enzyme invertase plays a crucial role in breaking down sucrose into glucose and fructose sugars. This image not only provides us with an artistic representation but also offers valuable insights into biochemistry and food science. By visualizing the molecular model of this carbohydrate compound, we gain a deeper understanding of its complex structure and how it functions within our bodies. Captured by Science Photo Library's talented photographers, this print serves as both an educational tool for students studying chemistry and biochemistry as well as an aesthetic addition to any scientific enthusiast's collection.
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