A Laboratory Exercise in the Determination of Carbohydrate Structures.

White, Bernard J.; Robyt, John F.

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Publication Date: 1988

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A Laboratory Exercise in the Determination of Carbohydrate Structures.

White, Bernard J.; Robyt, John F.

Journal of Chemical Education, v65 n2 p164-66 Feb 1988

Describes an experiment in which students are given a naturally occurring oligosaccharide as an unknown and are asked to determine both its monosaccharide composition and its structure. Discusses methods and experimental techniques including thin layer chromatography and the use of enzymes. (CW)

Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Chromatography, College Science, Enzymes, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Scientific Methodology, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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