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Is cellulose produced by plants insects or mammals?
Plants
What are two polysaccharides in the structure of a plant cell?
2 polysaccharides found in plants are starch and cellulose. :)
Is cellulase a plant enzyme or an animal enzyme?
Cellulase is mainly produced by microorganisms like fungi and bacteria, not by plants or animals. Although animals, including termites and some ruminants, can host microorganisms that produce cellulase to help them digest cellulose-rich plant material.
Which plant or animal product is about 80 percent cellulose?
Cotton, cardboard and paper contains mostly cellulose. These items are produced from plants. For example, cotton is about 90 percent cellulose.
Is cellulose an example of a synthetic polymer?
No, cellulose is a natural polymer found in plants. It is a polysaccharide made up of repeating glucose units linked together. Synthetic polymers are man-made polymers produced through chemical reactions.
What is the difference between the metabolism of plants and animals?
Plants conduct photosynthesis to produce energy, while animals consume organic matter for energy. Plants store energy as starch, while animals store energy as glycogen or fat. Plants have cell walls made of cellulose, while animals do not.
Why is cellulose important to plant?
The cell walls of plants are made of cellulose. Approximately 33 percent of all plant material is cellulose. Humans cannot digest cellulose, but animals such as cows and horses can digest cellulose for food.
What organisms produce cellulose?
Plants are the primary organisms that produce cellulose. Specifically, cellulose is made by plant cells, such as those in the stems, leaves, and roots of plants. Additionally, some bacteria and algae also have the ability to produce cellulose.
What monomers plants use to make cellulose?
Plants use glucose monomers to make cellulose, which is a structural polysaccharide found in their cell walls. Glucose molecules are linked together in chains to form cellulose polymers through dehydration synthesis reactions.
Is fungi an insect?
No. Fungi are their own kingdom of organisms separate from plants and animals. Insects are animals.
What is the structure found in plants cells but not animals?
mitochondria, chloroplasts, cellulose cell wall
What is the main scource of glucose for animals?
Animals, even humans, get glucose from plants that are eaten. Carnivorous animals get glucose from other animals that are eaten. All plants use cellulose for mostly structural purposes, but cellulose is 100% glucose. Fruits are a fine source of fructose, another type of sugar molecule.
