Beta-glucan
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beta-glucan is a noun meaning A group of polysaccharides naturally occurring in the cell walls of cereals, bacteria, and fungi.
Meaning
A group of polysaccharides naturally occurring in the cell walls of cereals, bacteria, and fungi.
Example Sentences
Similar to grains, oats are well-known for their dietary content, beta-glucan in this case. Beta-glucan is a type of fiber, unique to oats that can help reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body.
Word Forms
- beta-glucans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glucan, polyglucan, homoglucan, biopolysaccharide, galactoglucan, polyglucosan.
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