Haworth

Haworth refers to a type of chemical representation of sugars, especially carbohydrates, in a ring structure. Named after the British chemist Sir Walter Haworth, this model helps visualize how sugar molecules can arrange themselves in a circular form, which is critical for understanding their chemical behavior and interactions. For example, glucose can exist in both linear and ring forms, and the ring structure is how it predominantly appears in nature. This representation is fundamental in biochemistry, as it aids in understanding how sugars function in biological systems and their role in energy storage and metabolism.