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Cellulose is a polysaccharide (a macromolecule composed of long chains of sugar molecules) made up of glucose molecules linked together with beta-1-4 bonds. As a structural part in many [[plants]] it is important for their mechanical properties. [[Wood]] and [[straw]], rich in cellulose, are widely used on [[Earth]] for construction work, also as a composite material. It might be useful in a Martian [[settlement]], as well. | Cellulose is a polysaccharide (a macromolecule composed of long chains of sugar molecules) made up of glucose molecules linked together with beta-1-4 bonds. As a structural part in many [[plants]] it is important for their mechanical properties. [[Wood]] and [[straw]], rich in cellulose, are widely used on [[Earth]] for construction work, also as a composite material. It might be useful in a Martian [[settlement]], as well. | ||
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Cellulose is a polysaccharide (a macromolecule composed of long chains of sugar molecules) made up of glucose molecules linked together with beta-1-4 bonds. As a structural part in many plants it is important for their mechanical properties. Wood and straw, rich in cellulose, are widely used on Earth for construction work, also as a composite material. It might be useful in a Martian settlement, as well.