mannan
/ˈmanan/ /ˈmanən/Biochemistry
noun
Any of a group of polysaccharides that are composed chiefly of mannose residues and occur in many yeasts (as components of the cell wall) and in certain plants (especially as reserve foods).
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From mann- + -an, after glucosan.
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