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Pectose vs Callose - What's the difference?

pectose | callose |


In biochemistry|lang=en terms the difference between pectose and callose

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 callose is (biochemistry) a plant polysaccharide comprising glucose residues linked together through β-1,3-linkages, produced chiefly in response to wounding and infection.

As nouns the difference between pectose and callose

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 callose is (biochemistry) a plant polysaccharide comprising glucose residues linked together through β-1,3-linkages, produced chiefly in response to wounding and infection.

Pectin vs Pectose - What's the difference?

pectin | pectose |


As nouns the difference between pectin and pectose

is that pectin is a polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting) while pectose is an amorphous carbohydrate found especially in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group.

Pentose vs Pectose - What's the difference?

pentose | pectose |


As nouns the difference between pentose and pectose

is that pentose is a sugar or saccharide containing five carbon atoms while pectose is an amorphous carbohydrate found especially in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group.

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.