Interpretation: The most abundant carbohydrate on earth and its sources are to be explained.
Concept introduction: Polysaccharides are long
Answer to Problem 15LC
The most abundant carbohydrate on earth is cellulose, which is found in the cell walls of plants and algae.
Explanation of Solution
Cellulose is the most abundant form of carbohydrate found on earth. Cellulose is an example of a polysaccharide. The main constituent of cellulose is a
Cellulose is found in the cell walls of plants and algae. It provides the plants with stability as well as increased mechanical strength.
The most abundant carbohydrate on earth is cellulose, which is found in the cell walls of plants and algae.
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