Results for: Cellulose

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In Biology

What does cellulose do?

"Cellulose" is the systematic name for cotton. It is a fuel (it burns) and can be nitrated with a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acid to form Nitrocellulose, a high explosive.… (MORE)

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In Health

What is hydroxyethyl cellulose?

Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products.

Betaclamp

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In Plastics and Polymers

Is cellulose a polymer?

Yes, cellulose is comprised of usually a very large number of glucose molecules linked together.

Banana54

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In Biology

Why is cellulose made?

For structural support; you could almost think of it as the plant's skeleton

John Ellis Hartford

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In Science

Do plants have cellulose?

Not all plants. The ones that do tend to be the big ones, since cellulose is used as a support system.

Twista03

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In Technology

What is cellulose board?

Get outa here... < srrsly.. its a thing you put into youre PSP space shuttle ... how could u not know dis?

Kokonator

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In Science

What are the difficulties of cellulose?

it contains beta (1->4) bond, to cleave which, humans dont have proper enzymes. Thus, humans cannot cleave cellulose. Which is actually good, because it cleans your digestive … (MORE)

Anna Kelley

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In Science

What is cellulose and what is its function?

Cellulose makes up the majority of a plant cell's wall. It is very important as an organic compound and makes up the primary link in the food chain.

Betaclamp

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In Biology

Is cellulose a steroid?

No, it is a poly-saccharide ... of glucose - so is glycogen. Both glycogen and cellulose are polymers of the monomer Glucose - the two different ways that the two are chemical… (MORE)

Tacire

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In Food & Cooking

What is edible cellulose?

In organic chemistry, cellulose is a polysaccharide that is the primary structural component of green plants. So in this instance, cabbages, green beans, collard greens would … (MORE)