Question

Define the following word lists into their simplest meaning
1. Polysaccharides
2. Roughage
3. Cellulose
4. Pectin substance
5. Small intestine
6. Gastrointestine tract
7. Starch
8. Monosaccharide

Answer 1

Here are the simplest meanings for each of the word lists:

1. **Polysaccharides**: Large carbohydrates made of many sugar molecules linked together (e.g., starch, cellulose).

2. **Roughage**: Dietary fiber from plant foods that aids digestion and helps keep the intestines healthy.

3. **Cellulose**: A type of polysaccharide found in plant cell walls; it's not digestible by humans but important for dietary fiber.

4. **Pectin substance**: A natural carbohydrate found in fruits; used as a thickening agent in foods and helps with digestion.

5. **Small intestine**: A part of the digestive system where most nutrient absorption occurs after food leaves the stomach.

6. **Gastrointestinal tract**: The system of organs (stomach and intestines) that digest food and absorb nutrients.

7. **Starch**: A type of carbohydrate made of many glucose units; it's a main source of energy in many foods.

8. **Monosaccharide**: The simplest form of sugar; a single sugar molecule (e.g., glucose, fructose).