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Chitin  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

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Entry terms

  • 1398-61-4

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TNWWCXCT-4

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