simple sugar that cannot be broken down into smaller carbohydrates

type of carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharide molecules

a complex carbohydrate composed of many sugar molecules; polysaccharide

anionic glycosaminoglycan found in connective tissue, skin, and joints; used as a lubricant and hydrating substance in skincare, cosmetics, and medical procedures

(Taiwan) glycogen; also known as [[糖原|糖原|tang2 yuan2]]

(variant form) brittle candy made with sugar and fat or nuts

carbohydrate; saccharide. Compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that serve as a primary energy source for living things, including sugars, starches, and cellulose. Classified by structure into monosaccharides [[单醣|單醣|dan1 tang2]], disaccharides [[双醣|雙醣|shuang1 tang2]], and polysaccharides [[多醣|多醣|duo1 tang2]].

(Taiwan) any of a group of organic compounds that yield a sugar on hydrolysis