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Pectose vs Pectase - What's the difference?

pectose | pectase |

As nouns the difference between pectose and pectase

is that pectose is (biochemistry) an amorphous carbohydrate found especially in unripe fruits it is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group while pectase is (enzyme) pectinesterase.

pectose

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (biochemistry) An amorphous carbohydrate found especially in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group.
    • (Webster 1913)

    pectase

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (enzyme) pectinesterase