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== Description == | == Description == | ||
'''Lignin''' is a complex polymer found in the cell walls of many plant species. Lignin is especially important in the formation of cell | '''Lignin''' is a complex polymer found in the cell walls of many plant species. Lignin is especially important in the formation of cell walls in rigid and woody plant species. Lignin is incredibly rigid, allowing tree species to grow tall, while also allowing for movement of the branches in the presence of stressors such as wind and animal inhabitance. Lignin also aids in the transportation of water throughout the organism. | ||
== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
Lignin is formed by the crossing of lignols. There are three main types of lignols, conyferal alcohol, sinapyl alcohol, and paracoumaryl alcohol. These lignols are found in all plant species containing lignin, however their abundance will change according to the rigidity and type of the wood they are found in. | Lignin is formed by the crossing of lignols. There are three main types of lignols, conyferal alcohol, sinapyl alcohol, and paracoumaryl alcohol. These lignols are found in all plant species containing lignin, however their abundance will change according to the rigidity and type of the wood they are found in. | ||
== Ecological Importance == | == Ecological Importance == | ||
Revision as of 10:37, 22 April 2022
Description
Lignin is a complex polymer found in the cell walls of many plant species. Lignin is especially important in the formation of cell walls in rigid and woody plant species. Lignin is incredibly rigid, allowing tree species to grow tall, while also allowing for movement of the branches in the presence of stressors such as wind and animal inhabitance. Lignin also aids in the transportation of water throughout the organism.
Structure
Lignin is formed by the crossing of lignols. There are three main types of lignols, conyferal alcohol, sinapyl alcohol, and paracoumaryl alcohol. These lignols are found in all plant species containing lignin, however their abundance will change according to the rigidity and type of the wood they are found in.