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What is the primary function of cellulose in plants?
What is the primary function of cellulose in plants?
- To aid in the digestion of food
- To produce biofuels
- To provide strength to the stem, branches, and leaves (correct)
- To provide nutrients to the plant
Who is credited with the discovery of cellulose?
Who is credited with the discovery of cellulose?
- Agrobacterium
- Anselme Payen (correct)
- Rhizobium
- Hyatt Manufacturing Company
What is the chemical formula of cellulose?
What is the chemical formula of cellulose?
- (C6H10O3)n
- (C6H10O2)n
- (C6H10O5)n (correct)
- (C6H10O5)x
Why is cellulose important in the human diet?
Why is cellulose important in the human diet?
What is the characteristic of cellulose that makes it strong?
What is the characteristic of cellulose that makes it strong?
What is the primary use of cellulose in the cosmetic industry?
What is the primary use of cellulose in the cosmetic industry?
What is the byproduct of cellulose breakdown under high temperature and mineral acid treatment?
What is the byproduct of cellulose breakdown under high temperature and mineral acid treatment?
What is the primary function of cellulose in plant cells?
What is the primary function of cellulose in plant cells?
What is a common industrial application of cellulose?
What is a common industrial application of cellulose?
What percentage of a dry plant is typically composed of cellulose?
What percentage of a dry plant is typically composed of cellulose?
What is the chemical structure of cellulose?
What is the chemical structure of cellulose?
In which plant organs is cellulose typically found?
In which plant organs is cellulose typically found?
What is the role of cellulose in plant growth and development?
What is the role of cellulose in plant growth and development?
What is the approximate percentage of cellulose in wood?
What is the approximate percentage of cellulose in wood?
What is another example of a polysaccharide, besides cellulose?
What is another example of a polysaccharide, besides cellulose?
