pectose

== English == === Etymology === Blend of pectic +‎ cellulose === Noun === pectose (plural pectoses) This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. (biochemistry) An amorphous carbohydrate found especially in unripe fruits. It is associated with cellulose, and is converted into substances of the pectin group. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Further reading ==== OED === Anagrams === escopet