Term Name: agaropectin
Synonyms:
Definition: A mixture of polysaccharides made up from alternating D-galactose and 3,6-anhydro-alpha-L-galactopyranose residues joined by beta-(1->3)-linkages. Some of the galactosyl units may be sulfated. Agaropectin provides the viscous properties of agar.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:87040]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: mixture
has_part: polysaccharide derivative
has_role: algal metabolite
inverse has_part: agar