CHEBI:74969 - mucilage

ChEBI IDCHEBI:74969
ChEBI Namemucilage
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DefinitionA mixture of exopolysaccharides and protein produced by most plants that plays a role in thickening membranes, storage of food and water, and seed germination.
Last Modified5 August 2013
SubmitterGareth Owen
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ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing Relation(s)
mucilage (CHEBI:74969) has part exopolysaccharide (CHEBI:72813)
mucilage (CHEBI:74969) has part pectin (CHEBI:17309)
mucilage (CHEBI:74969) is a mixture (CHEBI:60004)
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