Vocabulary Entry

polysaccharide

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noun

A type of carbohydrate consisting of a large number of sugar molecules bonded together.

Example Sentences

"Cellulose is a common polysaccharide found in the cell walls of plants."

"Starch and glycogen are examples of polysaccharides that serve as energy storage."

"Polysaccharides play an important role in biology as structural and storage components."