polysaccharide
/ˌpɑliˈsækəraɪd/
noun
- A type of carbohydrate made of many sugar molecules linked together, such as starch or cellulose.
- Cellulose, a polysaccharide, gives plants their structure.
- Our bodies break down polysaccharides into simple sugars for energy.
- Starch is a common polysaccharide found in potatoes and rice.
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