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Is cellulose a polymer or monomer?

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The question is asking whether cellulose is classified as a polymer or a monomer. To clarify, cellulose is a complex carbohydrates made up of many glucose monomers linked together. Hence, it is classified as a polymer.

Answer

polymer

The final answer is polymer

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is polymer

More Information

Cellulose is a polysaccharide polymer made up of repeated units of the monosaccharide glucose. It is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth, making up a significant part of plant cell walls.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing monomers and polymers. Monomers are the single units (like glucose) that form polymers (like cellulose).

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