"phosphosugar" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: phosphosugars [plural]
Etymology: From phospho- + sugar. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|phospho|sugar}} phospho- + sugar Head templates: {{en-noun}} phosphosugar (plural phosphosugars)
  1. (biochemistry) Any sugar (or higher carbohydrate) that is esterified with a phosphate group Categories (topical): Carbohydrates

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