cellulose

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsɛljʊləʊz/

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Noun

Singular cellulose

Plural none

1. Cellulose is a polymer made up of glucose, which makes the walls of plant cells.

   Cellulose is used to make paper and cellophane.

Types of sugar

Monosaccharides (C6H12O6) — glucose • fructose • galactose Disaccharides (C12H22O11) — maltose • sucrose • lactose Polysaccharides — starch • cellulose • glycogen