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glucan

British

/ ˈɡluːˌkæn /

noun

any polysaccharide consisting of a polymer of glucose, such as cellulose or starch

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Like plant cells, fungal cells are surrounded by a thick cell wall; however, the rigid layers contain the complex polysaccharides chitin and glucan and not cellulose that is used by plants.

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