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Carbohydrate (Noun)

Meaning

An essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The most common carbohydrate is starch, which is found in many types of grains, tubers, and roots.
  • Complex carbohydrates, such as fiber and starch, are found in greatest quantities in unrefined plant foods.
  • Foods high in carbohydrate are an essential part of a healthy diet and include a variety of fruits, grains, and vegetables.
  • Cellulose, a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls, is an important component of dietary fiber in human nutrition.
  • The most important simple carbohydrate is glucose, which serves as a major source of energy for cells, particularly in the brain.

Synonyms

  • Saccharide
  • Sugar

Hypernyms

  • Supermolecule

Hyponyms

  • Polyose
  • Simple Sugar
  • Monosaccharose
  • Jagghery
  • Jaggary
  • Xylose
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