Definition of Pectose. Meaning of Pectose. Synonyms of Pectose

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Definition of Pectose

Pectose
Pectose Pec"tose`, n. [Pectic + cellulose.] (Chem.) An amorphous carbohydrate found in the vegetable kingdom, esp. in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group.

Meaning of Pectose from wikipedia

- a cell wall made up of an inner layer of cellulose and outer layer of pectose. Depending on the species, Chlorophyceae can grow unicellular (e.g. Chlamydomonas)...
- rigid cell wall made up of an inner layer of cellulose and outer layer of pectose. This list of genera in Chlorophyceae is sub-divided by order and family...
- consisting of three layers – the innermost is made of cellulose, the middle of pectose, and the outermost is made of chitin, all three of which provide rigidity...
- saponifiable fats and oils into soaps, dissolves mineral matter and converts pectose and pectin into their soluble salts. Another scouring chemical is a detergent...