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

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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).