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This course introduces carbohydrates as essential biomolecules, focusing on their chemical structure, classification, and biological roles. Learners will explore monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides, with emphasis on structural differences, glycosidic linkages, and functional significance. The course also highlights the physiological and clinical relevance of carbohydrates in energy metabolism, cell recognition, and disease conditions.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
Source and Credits:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
To be successful in this course, learners should have:
This course is designed for:
Undergraduate students of Molecular Biology
Undergraduate students of Biotechnology
Medical Laboratory Technology students
Nutrition students
Allied Health Sciences students
Learners seeking a strong foundation in biomolecules
Students interested in metabolism and disease mechanisms
Carbohydrates: Definition, Classification, and Structure
Carbohydrates – Structure, Types, and Functions (Video)
Approximately 0.5 Hour
Intermidiate
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced
English Only
