Biochemistry
Study Guide
Authored by a Biochemistry Professor
CARBOHYDRATES:
STRUCTURE, DIGESTION AND
ABSORPTION
High-Yield Biochemistry Study Guide for
Medical & Science Students
, Author: Assoc. Prof. Dr Zeynep Caliskan, Department of Medical
Biochemistry
Copyright © 2025 The Curious Biochemist. All rights reserved
No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
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and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the
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Disclaimer
This study guide has been prepared solely for educational and
academic purposes. The content is based on standard medical
textbooks and is not intended to replace clinical judgment or
professional medical advice. Students are advised to consult
qualified healthcare professionals in real clinical settings.
Contents
Monosaccharides: Classification and Structure ....... Page 3
Isomers and Epimers ...................................................... Page 4
Reactions and Complex Carbohydrates .................... Page 5
Disaccharides and Oligosaccharides........................... Page 7
Digestion and Absorption ............................................. Page 8
Clinical Correlations ....................................................... Page 11
Study Guide
Authored by a Biochemistry Professor
CARBOHYDRATES:
STRUCTURE, DIGESTION AND
ABSORPTION
High-Yield Biochemistry Study Guide for
Medical & Science Students
, Author: Assoc. Prof. Dr Zeynep Caliskan, Department of Medical
Biochemistry
Copyright © 2025 The Curious Biochemist. All rights reserved
No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage
and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the
author.
Disclaimer
This study guide has been prepared solely for educational and
academic purposes. The content is based on standard medical
textbooks and is not intended to replace clinical judgment or
professional medical advice. Students are advised to consult
qualified healthcare professionals in real clinical settings.
Contents
Monosaccharides: Classification and Structure ....... Page 3
Isomers and Epimers ...................................................... Page 4
Reactions and Complex Carbohydrates .................... Page 5
Disaccharides and Oligosaccharides........................... Page 7
Digestion and Absorption ............................................. Page 8
Clinical Correlations ....................................................... Page 11
