Carbohydrates

Sugar, also known as carbohydrates, is a general term for polyhydroxy aldehydes or polyhydroxy ketones and their condensation products and certain derivatives. It is generally composed of three elements: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It is mainly divided into monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, etc. Sugar chemistry not only occupies an important position in basic research, but also has a wide range of applications in drug development, food science, materials science and biotechnology.