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.
Free Life Sciences Activities for Different Grades. Life science is a vast subject and there is something new to learn at each grade. It is a subject that introduces kids to a wide range of concepts including genetics, cell biology, viruses and bacteria, organisms, ecology, energy, survival and much more. As kids move from one grade to the other, they are introduced to more complex life science concepts.