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 upper-level courses include courses in specific areas, as well as elective courses in biology and related biological sciences. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biology is the degree recommended for students contemplating a career in biological or biomedical sciences.The B.S. degree requires either Calculus II or statistics, organic chemistry, and physics corequisites.he upper-level courses include courses in specific areas, as well as elective courses in biology and related biological sciences. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biology is the degree recommended for students contemplating a career in biological or biomedical sciences.