noun
- a polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, especially in seeds and tubers, composed of mannose units
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Mannan is commonly found in the cell walls of yeast.
- The seeds contain high levels of mannan as a storage carbohydrate.
- Researchers studied the structure of mannan in various plant species.
- Mannan can be broken down by specific enzymes called mannanases.
- The extraction of mannan from coconut meal is used in industrial applications.