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galactannoun
A polysaccharide consisting of many galactose residues.
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Galactan
Galactan (galactosan) is a polysaccharide consisting of polymerized galactose. In general, galactans in natural sources contain a core of galactose units connected by α(1→3) or α(1→6), with structures containing other monosaccharides as side-chains.Galactan derived from Anogeissus latifolia is primarily α(1→6), but galactan from acacia trees is primarily α(1→3).Halymenia durvillei is a red seaweed (algae) with a great potential as sulphated galactan producer. Several other alga species also contain galactans. Including Carpopeltis F.Schmitz, 1895.
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Galactan
Galactan is a polysaccharide consisting of polymerized galactose. Galactan derived from Anogeissus latifolia is primarily a, but galactan from acacia trees is primarily a.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of galactan in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of galactan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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