1. Main Chain: Linear chain of 1,4-β-D-mannopyranose units. 2. Side Units: 1,6 linked α-D-galactopyranose units. 3. Mannose to Galactose Ratio: Approximately 5:1.
1. Mannose: 77.2-78.9% 2. Galactose: 14.7-15.7% 3. Glucose: 6.3-7.1%
High molecular weight, approximately 200,000-300,000.
(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ.H₂O