biose

noun — 2 senses

biose

noun

Etymology From bi- + -ose.

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any carbohydrate having two carbon atoms; in reality - glycolaldehyde

2

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Synonym of disaccharide.

Derived terms: glucobiose
Related terms: bioside

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