carbohydrasenoun [ C ]
uk/ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪz/us/ˌkɑːr.boʊˈhaɪ.dreɪz/specializedany enzyme (= chemical substance made by living cells) that causes a chemical reaction that helps the body to digest carbohydrate
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Biochemistry
- adipose
- adrenalin
- amino acid
- amylase
- arnica
- chlorophyll
- fatty acid
- flavonoid
- fructose
- histamine
- jute
- lanolin
- oestrogen
- phloem
- phototropism
- polysaccharide
- protease
- resin
- tannin
- xylem
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