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inulin
inulin A polysaccharide in which about 32 beta-fructose units are joined in a chain by glycosidic (see GLYCOSIDE) linkages between the first and second carbon atoms on neighbouring sugar units. Each chain is initiated by a sucrose residue. Inulin is found as a storage compound, especially in the roots, rhizomes, and tubers of many members of the family Compositae.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "inulin." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "inulin." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-inulin.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "inulin." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-inulin.html |
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inulin
inulin (in-yoo-lin) n. a carbohydrate with a high molecular weight that is filtered from the bloodstream by the kidneys. i. clearance a test of kidney function in which inulin is injected into the blood. By measuring the amount that appears in the urine over a given period, it is possible to calculate how much filtrate the kidneys are producing.
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"inulin." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "inulin." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-inulin.html "inulin." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-inulin.html |
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inulin
inulin Soluble but undigested polymer of fructose found particularly in Jerusalem artichoke, and, to a lesser extent, other root vegetables. Included with non‐starch polysaccharides (dietary fibre). Also called dahlin and alant starch.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "inulin." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "inulin." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-inulin.html DAVID A. BENDER. "inulin." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-inulin.html |
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inulin
inulin A polysaccharide, made up from fructose molecules, that is stored as a food reserve in the roots or tubers of many plants, such as the dahlia.
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"inulin." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "inulin." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-inulin.html "inulin." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-inulin.html |
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