Glykosideilla
Glykosideilla is a term used in Finnish to refer to glycosides. Glycosides are organic compounds that can be formed when a sugar molecule (glycone) is bonded to another functional group (aglycone) through a glycosidic bond. This bond is typically formed between the anomeric carbon of the sugar and a hydroxyl group of the aglycone. The aglycone can be a non-sugar molecule, such as an alcohol, phenol, or thiol.
Glycosides are widespread in nature, particularly in plants, where they play various roles. They can act as
In chemistry and biochemistry, glycosides are important. The hydrolysis of the glycosidic bond can release the