Which of the compounds found in wood are difficult to degrade (or break apart) ? (select all that apply.) ?

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Chemistry

Autumn Benitez

22 February, 14:12

Which of the compounds found in wood are difficult to degrade (or break apart) ? (select all that apply.) ?

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Anton Robles · Answer 1

There are four major components found in wood, and these are:

cellulose

lignin

starch

protein

Among the four, I believe that cellulose and lignin are the most difficult to degrade because they contain large amount of cross-linked heavy hydrocarbons.

Answer:

cellulose

lignin