Composite found in trees: (Cellulose & ?????)?

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Composite found in trees: (Cellulose & ?????)?

While listening to an aeronautical program the host began to explain composites. You know, "What are composites?", "What is an example of a composite?" ... etc. ... Then she began to name examples of composites. I next overheard her say that a perfect example of a composite is a tree. She went on to explain that trees are made up of cellulose and (missed this because of brushing my teeth) ... Sounded like it started with an "L". Could it have been "Lignin"... I know it is geeky question based on watching a geeky show... But... at the time I was too busy getting my day going and (coincidentally) surfing ebay for a new carbon composite bicycle to actually grab the remote and turn the channel. Weird the way this composite stuff weaves its way into my life!

2007-03-27 05:13:37 · 2 answers · asked by CJ S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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cellulose,hemi cellulose,arabans ,galactans,lignins,gums etc

2007-03-27 06:04:18 · answer #1 · answered by ANITHA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yep. It's lignin. Or maybe polyester if the tree they are referring to is an artificial one.

2007-03-27 05:18:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋