Is cellulose a polymer or monomer?

Understand the Problem

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.

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).

Sources

• Cellulose - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
• Is Cellulose a Polymer? Definitions and Related Concepts - Echemi - echemi.com
• Cellulose - Polymer Science Learning Center - pslc.ws