noun Download 🔗Share (nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant. Examples : "These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs)." food biochemistry biology energy chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension, metonym) Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates. Examples : "Before running the marathon, the runner ate a big bowl of pasta, knowing it was full of carbohydrates for energy. " food substance biochemistry biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading