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What is the difference between Aspartame, sucrose and lactose?

3:00Concept lessonCore

This lesson explains What is the difference between Aspartame, sucrose and lactose?, focusing on Carbohydrates, sugars & fibre and Fats, oils & triglycerides. It helps students explain fat and oil structure and compare carbohydrate structures and properties.

Carbohydrates, sugars & fibreFats, oils & triglyceridesPeptides & proteinsEnzymesLactoseSucroseEnzymeCarbohydrateFatOil

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • explain fat and oil structure
  • compare carbohydrate structures and properties
  • draw amino acids, zwitterions and peptide links
  • explain levels of protein structure
  • explain enzyme action

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Medicinal chemistry