Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To explain: What type of chemical reaction does the breakdown of cellulose follows.

Concept introduction: Cellulose, a polysaccharide made up of several glucose monomers, is seen abundantly in the earth. Plants are the chief source of cellulose, with which their cell wall is mainly made with. The rigid structure of cellulose is what permits plants to stand erect. No mammals have the ability to digest cellulose unless with the help of some cellulase producing bacteria living in the gut.

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To explain: Which simple sugar is released by the breakdown of cellulose.

Concept introduction: Cellulose, a polysaccharide made up of several glucose monomers, is seen abundantly in the earth. Plants are the chief source of cellulose, with which their cell wall is mainly made with. The rigid structure of cellulose is what permits plants to stand erect. No mammals have the ability to digest cellulose unless with the help of some cellulase producing bacteria living in the gut.

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