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agar

Term ID
CHEBI:2509
Synonyms
Definition
A complex mixture of polysaccharides extracted from species of red algae. Its two main components are agarose and agaropectin. Agarose is the component responsible for the high-strength gelling properties of agar, while agaropectin provides the viscous properties.
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Relationships
is a type of
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from agar
Phenotype where environments contain agar
Phenotype modified by environments containing agar
Human Disease / Model Data
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