ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include protopectin, pectine, pectooligosaccharide, pectin, pectinose, pectase.

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