Agarose

Agarose, a linear polysaccharide, is made from agar by removing agaropectin.

It is used in making media for microbiology and in electrophoresis for molecular genetics.

Links

http://www.fao.org/docrep/field/009/ag156e/AG156E01.htm

http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/y4765e/y4765e05.htm

https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/hisc/info/invasive-species-profiles/gorilla-ogo/