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.
Show me popular schools. Life science is a broad term that refers to the study of living organisms; this encompasses biology, anatomy and physiology, botany, environmental science and oceanography. Many students focus on a specialized area rather than taking general life sciences courses. Schools offer stand-alone classes as well as certificate and degree programs online. Examples include a Master of Chemical and Life Sciences and a bachelor's or master's degree in agriculture and life sciences. Sometimes, students can take a single course online to complete an on-campus degree program.