Pectose
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pectose is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An amorphous carbohydrate found especially in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group.
Meaning
(biochemistry) An amorphous carbohydrate found especially in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group.
Word Forms
- pectoses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protopectin, pectine, pectooligosaccharide, pectin, pectinose, pectase.
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