A Simple Paper Model Illustrates How To Cyclize Monosaccharides from Fischer Projections to Haworth

Turning a linear sugar into its cyclized form is an essential skill in biochemistry. A simple paper model is described that can be used by any student to transform a carbohydrate in its Fischer projection and correctly cyclize it into its Haworth form. The model can also be used to illustrate several key aspects of the Fischer projection of which many students are typically unaware.