amylopectin

noun

amylopectin

noun

Etymology From amylo- + pectin.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A highly branched, insoluble form of starch (the soluble form being amylose)

Derived terms: amylopectinosis
Related terms: amylase, amylin, amyloid
Coordinate terms: amylose

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