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Molecule of the day - Cellulose

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This one-minute molecule profile introduces Cellulose, identifies important structural features or functional groups, and links the molecule to its carbohydrate context.

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Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • identify important structural features or functional groups in Cellulose
  • relate the structure of Cellulose to its chemical or biological role

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 1, Area of Study 2Families of organic compounds