👉 Cellulose, also known as cellulose, is a type of polysaccharide that is found in plant cells and is a major component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) of plant tissues. It is composed of repeating units called cellulose units, which are linked together to form long chains. Cellulose is responsible for the strength and rigidity of plant cell walls, as well as its ability to absorb water and maintain moisture in plants. Cellulose serves several important functions