Cellulose
[ Cellulose ] A long-chain carbohydrate consisting of D-glucose units. Cellulose is an important structural component of plants and some algae. In humans, cellulose is the primary source of dietary fibre.
[ Cellulose ] A long-chain carbohydrate consisting of D-glucose units. Cellulose is an important structural component of plants and some algae. In humans, cellulose is the primary source of dietary fibre.
[ Glucose, D-glucose, Dextrose ] A monosaccharide with the molecular formula C6H12O6. The principle isomer of glucose is D-glucose (dextrose). It is the product of photosynthesis and the building block of a number of important carbohydrate polymers, including cellulose. In… Read More »Glucose