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复数形式
polysaccharides
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多糖, 复合碳水化合物
a complex carbohydrate composed of multiple sugar molecules linked together, commonly found in foods like starch and glycogen
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of multiple sugar molecules linked together. They serve as a major source of energy and play important structural roles in living organisms. Common examples of polysaccharides include starch, glycogen, and cellulose. Starch, found in foods like potatoes, rice, and bread, serves as a storage form of energy in plants and is a major source of carbohydrates in the human diet. Glycogen, stored in the liver and muscles, serves as a short-term energy reserve in animals and humans. Cellulose, found in plant cell walls, provides structural support and dietary fiber, aiding in digestion. Polysaccharides are important for providing energy, supporting cellular structure, and maintaining overall health.
- Glycogen, found in the liver and muscles, is an animal-based polysaccharide.
存在于肝脏和肌肉中的糖原是一种动物性多糖。
- Polysaccharides serve as a storage form of energy in the body.
多糖在体内作为能量的储存形式。
- Digestive enzymes break down polysaccharides into simpler sugars during digestion.
消化酶在消化过程中将多糖分解为更简单的糖。
- Polysaccharides play a crucial role in providing a sustained source of energy from certain foods.
多糖在从某些食物中提供持续能源方面起着至关重要的作用。
- Cellulose, a plant cell wall component, is another example of a polysaccharide.
纤维素，植物细胞壁的一个组成部分，是多糖的另一个例子。
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