glycosidic

/ɡlaɪˈkoʊsɪdɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving a glycoside or the bond that connects a sugar to another molecule.
    • Enzymes can break glycosidic bonds during digestion.
    • Glycosidic linkages are important for the structure of cellulose.
    • The glycosidic bond in sucrose connects glucose and fructose.
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