cellobiose
/ˌsɛləˈbaɪoʊs/
noun
- A sugar that is produced when cellulose is broken down, consisting of two glucose molecules linked together.
- The enzyme cellulase breaks cellulose into cellobiose molecules.
- Cellobiose is an important intermediate in the digestion of plant material by some animals.
- Scientists study cellobiose to understand how to convert plant waste into biofuels.
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