Definitions

1. noun

A monosaccharide sugar found in many plant and animal tissues, particularly in the glycoproteins and glycolipids of the cell walls of many bacteria and in some fungi.

“The biochemical properties of mannose were studied in the context of its interaction with the human immune system.”

2. chemistry

A monosaccharide sugar found in many plant and animal tissues.

“The presence of mannose was detected in the glycoproteins extracted from the plant cells.”