Which natural polymer contains 3,000 or more glucose monomers?

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zysi [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

Cellulose

Explanation:

Cellulose is a carbohydrate (made up of carbon and and hydrogen atoms). This is common component of cotton and wood. It is also a major component of plant cell walls Cellulose is a polymer that is composed of 3000 or more than 3000 glucose monomers linked together through β(1→4) D-linkage.

It is considered to be one of the most abundant polymers of organic nature on the earth.

It has a number of commercial uses like:
Manufacturing of paper and paper based products.
In scientific labs for conducting thin layer chromatography.
Manufacture of textile for clothings.
Manufacturing of biofuels and pharmaceuticals.

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