Does Glucose Diffuse Through a Cellulose Sac?
Cellulose is a chain polymer made up of long chains of glucose molecules. It is a strong cellular structure that humans cannot derive any nutritional value from, due to the lack of correct enzymes in the human digestive system. Cellulose is a type of fiber, can help clean out the digestive system and keep the body functioning normally. It is present in all plants and makes up the cell walls within the plant structure. In order for glucose to become a part of the cellulose chain, the glucose must diffuse through the cellulose sac. Diffusion is the act of spreading or moving into an area, specifically in an area where there is low concentration of a particular substance. For example, glucose diffuses into the cellulose sac, which increases the concentration of glucose within the sac. Glucose is an insoluble sugar molecule too large to pass normally through cell membranes and walls. Glucose gets help entering cells through facilitated diffusion, active diffusion or passive transport. Pass