noun
- a sugar found in fungi, bacteria, and some plants that serves as an energy storage compound
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Trehalose helps protect cells from dehydration and extreme temperatures.
- The mushroom contains high levels of trehalose as a storage carbohydrate.
- Researchers study trehalose for its potential use in food preservation.
- Some bacteria produce trehalose to survive harsh environmental conditions.
- Trehalose is being investigated as a therapeutic compound for certain diseases.
- The yeast converts glucose into trehalose during stress responses.