cellulosum
Cellulosum refers to cellulose, a complex carbohydrate that serves as a primary structural component in the cell walls of plants, algae, and some bacteria. It is a polysaccharide made up of a long chain of glucose units linked together by beta-1,4 glycosidic bonds. This specific linkage gives cellulose its characteristic rigidity and strength. Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth and is a key component of wood, cotton, and paper.
In plant biology, cellulose plays a crucial role in providing structural support, maintaining cell shape, and
While humans cannot digest cellulose due to the lack of the necessary enzyme (cellulase), it is an