Is sucralose too good to be true?

Student interest in artificial sweeteners can enhance the biochemistry classroom learning experience. This in class, guided‐inquiry activity focuses on sucralose and fits into a 50‐min biochemistry class for undergraduate science majors. Background knowledge of carbohydrate structure, function, and...

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Published in:Biochemistry and molecular biology education 2012-01, Vol.40 (1), p.14-18
Main Author: Thomas, Courtney L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Familiarity
Group Discussion
Guided‐inquiry
Higher Education
Learning Experience
Majors (Students)
Metabolism
Science Activities
Science Education
Student Interests
sucralose
Tests
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Summary:Student interest in artificial sweeteners can enhance the biochemistry classroom learning experience. This in class, guided‐inquiry activity focuses on sucralose and fits into a 50‐min biochemistry class for undergraduate science majors. Background knowledge of carbohydrate structure, function, and metabolism as well as familiarity with interpretation of primary literature is assumed. This activity uses short answer questions that stimulate small group discussion. BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EDUCATION, 2012
ISSN:1470-8175
1539-3429
DOI:10.1002/bmb.20565