So the bacteria use an enzyme called glucosyltransferase to cut the bond between them, use the fructose for energy, and add the glucose to a growing chain of glucose molecules called a glucan.

细菌会通过葡萄糖基转移酶分解它们之间的化学键，然后利用果糖供能，并把葡萄糖连接到作葡聚糖的延伸的糖链上。

Glucans allow the bacteria to attach firmly to the surface of the tooth, and form dental plaque, which is a sticky collection of bacteria, proteins from saliva, and dead cells from the lining of the mouth.

葡聚糖使得细菌可以牢固结合在牙齿表面，形成牙菌斑；牙菌斑是由细菌、蛋白质、口腔内凋亡的细菌起组成的黏糊糊的混合物。

And unlike wheat and most other grains, oats contain large amounts of a specific type of fiber called beta glucan, which studies have consistently linked to healthier cholesterol scores and a reduced risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

与小麦大多数其他谷物不同，燕麦含有大量称为 β 葡聚糖的特定类型的纤维，研究直将其与更健康的胆固醇评分以及降低患糖尿病心血管疾病的风险联系起来。