noun Télécharger 🔗Partager Saccharide, glucide The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn. Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or short chain conformation, and typically contain five or six carbon atoms. Examples : "Example Sentence: "The body breaks down starch into simpler saccharides like glucose to use for energy." " Le corps décompose l'amidon en saccharides plus simples comme le glucose pour l'utiliser comme énergie. chemistry biochemistry biology food substance compound Chat avec IAJeu de vocabulairePratiquer la lecture