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.
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Exploratory & Introductory Courses. A number of elective and introductory courses in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences can help students explore interests, meet requirements for their individual degrees, and decide on a potential major or minor. Exploratory Courses.