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.
Many of the life, physical and social sciences careers require at least a bachelor degree, however many of the careers require a graduate degree, specific training and experience. In the life sciences sector over 50 percent of medical and other life scientists have a doctoral degree. Most scientists work in the private sector, about 27 percent of scientists work for federal, state and local government agencies. Life sciences careers typically involve study living organisms.