carbohydrate vs dextrose

carbohydrate

noun
  • A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant. 

  • Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates. 

dextrose

noun
  • The naturally-occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule. 

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