investigations lead to : 1 ) the characterization of their specific polysaccharidase activity toward insoluble and natural beta-and alpha-glycans ( mannan , cellulose , chitin , pectine and starch ) and the formation of soluble saccharides ( mannobiose , cellobiose , beta-d-n-acetylglucosamine , galacturonic acid , and maltose ) ;
C0007648
cellulose
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cellobiose