Sucrose (Noun)
Meaning
A complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Sucrose, also known as table sugar, is a type of disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose molecules bonded together.
- The plant cells of sugarcane and sugar beets store sucrose as their primary form of energy.
- Sucrose is commonly used as a sweetening agent in food and beverages due to its unique flavor and preservation properties.
- Bakers often use sucrose in baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries to add sweetness and texture.
- During photosynthesis, plants convert sunlight into sucrose through the process of converting carbon dioxide and water.