Question

What is a cellulose ? Does it occure in nature? State whether it is a polymer or not?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Cellulose is a linear chain polysachharide. It is the most abundant organic compound on earth.

Monomer = beta D-glucose.

Yes it occurs in nature and is found in cell wall of green plants. It forms the structural component of the cell and provides stability.

Yes it is a homopolymer of beta D-glucose.

Cellulose also forms the major part of dietary fibre we consume. Although it is not metabolized in our body since we lack cellulase. Hence it has no nutritive value in humans but helps improve digestion.