Haworth Projection
The Haworth Projection is a way to represent the three-dimensional structure of cyclic sugars, such as glucose and fructose, in a two-dimensional format. This method helps visualize the arrangement of atoms and functional groups in a sugar molecule, making it easier to understand its chemical properties and reactions.
In a Haworth Projection, the ring structure is depicted as a flat, hexagonal or pentagonal shape, with the substituents (like hydroxyl groups) shown above or below the plane of the ring. This representation is particularly useful in organic chemistry for studying carbohydrates and their interactions in biological systems.