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đ In this episode of PodBites, Naem and Samhar break down carbohydrates and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) from the ground up, turning one of biochemâs most overwhelming topics into clear & connected concepts!
đď¸ Tune in to explore:â˘â  â Core functions of carbohydrates beyond energyâ˘â  â Monosaccharides, isomers, epimers, and anomers (Îą vs β)â˘â  â Reducing sugars, Benedictâs test, AGEs, and HbA1câ˘â  â Oligosaccharides and polysaccharides (amylose, amylopectin, glycogen)â˘â  â GAG structure, function, and hydration mechanicsâ˘â  â Key GAG types: hyaluronan, chondroitin sulfate, heparin, and moreâ˘â  â Proteoglycans, lysosomal degradation, and MPS disordersâ˘â  â High-yield conditions: Hurler vs Hunter syndrome, I-cell disease
đ A clear, exam-focused walkthrough that turns carbs and GAGs from memorization chaos into something you can finally reason through.
