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Descriptor
English
:
Chitin
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Quitina
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Quitina
Tree Number:
D05.750.078.139
D09.698.211
Definition
English
:
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.
History Note
English
:
72(67)
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ultrastructure
urine
Record Number:
2732
Unique Identifier:
D002686
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