What does oligosaccharide mean?
A type of carbohydrate consisting of a small number of sugar units. Oligosaccharides are often found in plant cell walls and are used as energy sources by cells.
Example
"The researcher studied the oligosaccharides present in the plant's cell walls to understand their role in the plant's defense mechanisms."
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