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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. carbohydrates
  5. polysaccharides
  6. chitin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. carbohydrates
  5. polysaccharides
  6. chitin

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chitin

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information A linear polysaccharide of beta-1->4 linked units of acetylglucosamine. It is the second most abundant biopolymer on earth, found especially in insects and fungi. When deacetylated it is called chitosan.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings

    Tipo: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/25209

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