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saccharide

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saccharide Organic compound based on sugar molecules. Monosaccharides include glucose and fructose. Two sugar molecules join together to make a disaccharide, such as lactose or sucrose. Polysaccharides have more than two sugar molecules. See also carbohydrate

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