TABLE 1.
Glycosyl residue | Mol%a for irradiation periodb (min)
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0-20 | 20-40 | |
Xylose | 38.4 | 35.9 |
Glucuronic acid | 10.1 | 7.4 |
Mannose | 34.7 | 32.1 |
Galactose | 5.6 | 4.5 |
Values are expressed as moles percent of total carbohydrate. Results of a representative experiment are shown.
Time of exposure of C. neoformans strain H99 to 137Cs, which emits gamma radiation at the dose of 1,388 rads/min.