Sugars: Glucose and the Carbohydrates

Probe the biochemistry of sugars that provide us with instant energy, feed our brains, direct proteins to their destinations, and communicate the identity of our cells. On the other hand, when present in large quantities they can lead to Type 2 diabetes, and the wrong sugar markers on transfused blood cells can even kill us.

English
  • Originally Aired September 12, 2019
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created September 21, 2021 by
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  • Modified September 21, 2021 by
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