saccharolytic

(adjective)

Breaking down carbohydrates for energy.

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Examples of saccharolytic in the following topics:

  • Digestive Processes of the Large Intestine

    • Bacteria turn carbohydrates they ferment into short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) by a form of fermentation called saccharolytic fermentation.
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