CARBOHYDRATE
Scrabble letter values: C3A1R1B3O1H4Y4D2R1A1T1E1 = 23
Definition
- noun an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals. — synonyms: saccharide, sugar
Examples
- “includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances”
- “are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain”
- “These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs).”