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| cellulose |
an inert carbohydrate that is the main element of plant tissue, used in manufacturing paper, cellophane, textiles, and the like. |
| ferment |
the act or process of converting a carbohydrate to alcohol, acids, or other compounds; fermentation. [1/8 definitions] |
| fermentation |
the chemical act or process, caused by a fermenting agent, of converting a carbohydrate into alcohol, acids, and other compounds, as yeast converts the sugar in grape juice into alcohol, producing wine. [1/2 definitions] |
| glycoprotein |
a protein that has carbohydrate molecules attached. |
| lactose |
a carbohydrate found in milk that breaks down into glucose and galactose. [1/2 definitions] |
| -ose2 |
a carbohydrate, esp. a sugar. |
| polysaccharide |
a carbohydrate such as starch or cellulose that contains molecules with specific combinations and concentrations of simple sugars. |
| starch |
an edible carbohydrate found in grains, potatoes, and many other foods. [2/3 definitions] |
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