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"A type of carbohydrate, such as sucrose or lactose, that breaks down into simpler sugars when hydrolyzed." more

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The disaccharide melibiose is found in legumes and acts as a carbohydrate reserve in some plants.

Disaccharide

dahy-sak-uh-rahyd
nounA type of carbohydrate, such as sucrose or lactose, that breaks down into simpler sugars when hydrolyzed.

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Last Updated On: July 17, 2024
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