Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
glyco
Prefix
/ˈɡlaɪkoʊ/
Definition
A prefix used to denote a relation to sugar or carbohydrates.
Examples
- Glycogenesis – the process of forming glycogen from glucose.
- Glycolysis – the breakdown of glucose to extract energy for cellular metabolism.
- Glycoprotein – a molecule that consists of one or more carbohydrates attached to a protein.
Meaning
The term ‘glyco’ is used in various scientific contexts to describe compounds that contain sugars or are associated with carbohydrate metabolism.
Synonyms
- Carbohydrate-related
- Sugar-based
- Saccharide
