Choose a Carb (OC) 20 pts

Select one of the carbohydrates listed on this page (exluding pages we have already created for Glucose, Fructose, and Cellulose). Create a page dedicated to that carbohydrate, similar to our other pages. You will be responsible for researching and presenting the following info in your page.

(10 points) Uniqueness - every carbohydrate is awarded 10 points of novelty. For every student that selects the same carbohydrate (this semester), you will be deduced points (-1 pt for each duplicate, tallied in an additional sheet). This is for ALL PERIODS. Good luck and be interesting.

Each criteria needs text and some associated media.

(2 points) Chemistry of your Carb: How does the structure affect the behavior and interactions with other chemicals. Does it have any "functional groups" that affect it's chemical reactions?

(2 points) Source of your Carb: Where is it found? How do we extract it? What processes are involved? How do we measure the concentration (is there a scale?) What are the chemical pathways in which the carb is synthesized?

(2 points) History of your Carb: When was it discovered? What societies through history have used it? How has it impacted humans or cultures over time?

(2 points) Industrial Applications of your Carb: How is it used now? What industries is it used in? Can we use it/consume it at school?

(2 points) Biological Impacts of your Carb: How does it interact with our bodies? What mechanisms does it trigger? What organs are affected by your carb, and are there any associated diseases or health benefits?