Sorbitol is a sugar -- produced from fruits -- that the body uses slowly. It is a sweetener used in diet foods and is called a nutritive sweetener because it has four calories in every gram, just like table sugar and starch. These compounds are used in many foods labeled as sugar free and no sugar added and can raise your blood glucose.
About. The Life Sciences Major is a cross-disciplinary program that features core courses in the fundamental biological sciences (animal, plant, microbiology, cell, and molecular) and specializations that range from concentrations in pure biology to multidisciplinary and applied life sciences.
The College of Chemistry also offers joint majors in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, and in Chemical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Biology is similar to the B.S. Degree in Chemistry. It is intended for students who are interested in a range of careers including research in the biological sciences, medicine, pharmacology, and bioengineering.