Regenerated fibers of this compound can be used to make lyocell and viscose; those products in turn can be used to make rayon.
Regenerated fibers of this compound can be used to make lyocell and viscose; those products in turn can be used to make rayon. This compound is a straight chain polymer containing many hydroxyl groups that form hydrogen bonds, explaining its high tensile strength. This compound contains beta-1,4 glycosidic (*) bonds. In plants, this compound is created by namesake synthases, encoded by CesA genes, in rosette terminal complexes of the plasma membrane. Humans cannot digest this compound, but cows and termites can, with the aid of microorganisms. For 10 points, name this compound found in the cell wall of plants.
Regenerated fibers of this compound can be used to make lyocell and viscose; those products in turn can be used to make rayon.
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