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Question
An important step in the manufacture of pulp for paper industry from the woody tissues of plants is the
Options
A.preparation of pure cellulose by removing lignin
B.removal of oils present in the wood by treatment with suitable chemicals
C.removal of water from the wood by prolonged heating at approximately 50oC
D.treatment of wood whith chemical that breakdown cellulose
Solution
Wood mainly consists of secondary xylem (sclerenchymatous cells).Lignin, in these cells provides strength to wood tissues. Preparation of pure cellulose fpr manufacture of pulp for paper industry from woody tissues of plants rewired removal of lignin from these woody tissues.
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