{"id":16754,"date":"2023-11-20T09:56:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T09:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=16754"},"modified":"2024-02-05T11:44:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T11:44:28","slug":"each-year-a-large-amount-of-plant-material-cellulose-is-deposited-on-the-surface-of-planet-earth-what-are-the-natural-processes-this-cellulose-undergoes-before-yielding-carbon-dioxide-water-and-other","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/each-year-a-large-amount-of-plant-material-cellulose-is-deposited-on-the-surface-of-planet-earth-what-are-the-natural-processes-this-cellulose-undergoes-before-yielding-carbon-dioxide-water-and-other\/","title":{"rendered":"Each year a large amount of plant material, cellulose, is deposited on the surface of Planet Earth. What are the natural processes this cellulose undergoes before yielding carbon dioxide, water and other end products ? (150 Words 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cellulose undergoes natural processes like decomposition and microbial action. Microorganisms, fungi, and bacteria break down cellulose into simpler compounds through decomposition. This process releases carbon dioxide, water, and other end products, contributing to nutrient cycles and maintaining ecological balance on Earth&#8217;s surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 3 Mains 2022<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2022\/\">UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a14ff5df0c4b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/each-year-a-large-amount-of-plant-material-cellulose-is-deposited-on-the-surface-of-planet-earth-what-are-the-natural-processes-this-cellulose-undergoes-before-yielding-carbon-dioxide-water-and-other\/#Approach\" title=\"Approach&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Approach&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/each-year-a-large-amount-of-plant-material-cellulose-is-deposited-on-the-surface-of-planet-earth-what-are-the-natural-processes-this-cellulose-undergoes-before-yielding-carbon-dioxide-water-and-other\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction&nbsp;\">Introduction&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/each-year-a-large-amount-of-plant-material-cellulose-is-deposited-on-the-surface-of-planet-earth-what-are-the-natural-processes-this-cellulose-undergoes-before-yielding-carbon-dioxide-water-and-other\/#Body\" title=\"Body&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Body&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/each-year-a-large-amount-of-plant-material-cellulose-is-deposited-on-the-surface-of-planet-earth-what-are-the-natural-processes-this-cellulose-undergoes-before-yielding-carbon-dioxide-water-and-other\/#Breakdown_Cellulolysis\" title=\"Breakdown (Cellulolysis)&nbsp;\">Breakdown (Cellulolysis)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/each-year-a-large-amount-of-plant-material-cellulose-is-deposited-on-the-surface-of-planet-earth-what-are-the-natural-processes-this-cellulose-undergoes-before-yielding-carbon-dioxide-water-and-other\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/each-year-a-large-amount-of-plant-material-cellulose-is-deposited-on-the-surface-of-planet-earth-what-are-the-natural-processes-this-cellulose-undergoes-before-yielding-carbon-dioxide-water-and-other\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach\"><\/span>Approach&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Introducing the key components of cellulose decomposition on the surface .&nbsp;<\/li><li>Mention the natural process under which the cellulose undergoes for CO2 , H2O and other products&nbsp;<\/li><li>Accordingly conclude it .&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate that is found in plant cell walls and is the main component of plant material.<\/strong> When plant material, such as <strong>leaves, branches, and stems, dies and decomposes,<\/strong> the cellulose it contains undergoes a number of natural processes that ultimately yield<strong> carbon dioxide,water, and other end products.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>One of the key processes that occurs during cellulose decomposition is the action of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. These microorganisms feed on the cellulose and convert it into simpler organic compounds, such as glucose and other sugars. This process is known as fermentation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Fermentation is followed by the process of respiration, in which the microorganisms further break down the glucose and other sugars to yield carbon dioxide and water. This process is known as aerobic respiration, as it requires the presence of oxygen.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>If oxygen is not available, the microorganisms may switch to anaerobic respiration, in which they produce methane and other end products instead of carbon dioxide and water.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The natural processes that cellulose undergoes before yielding carbon dioxide, water, and other end products involve the action of microorganisms, which break down the cellulose through fermentation and respiration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-csat-test-series?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=CSAT+Test+Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42415 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-csat-test-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC CSAT Test Series<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakdown_Cellulolysis\"><\/span><strong>Breakdown (Cellulolysis)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cellulolysis is the process of breaking down cellulose into smaller polysaccharides called cellodextrins or completely into glucose units.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The breakdown products are then used by the bacteria for proliferation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The bacterial mass is later digested by the ruminant in its digestive system (stomach and small intestine).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/fa94b8ab-a1c7-4b7f-b1bb-9fb6d5b6f022\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>These processes are an important part of the carbon cycle and play a key role in the regulation of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Generally, cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper. But its conversion from energy crops to biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol is under development as a renewable fuel source. The biofuel production from cellulose would be a revolutionary technology as it can fulfil India\u2019s target in Paris Climate Agreement.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-a91d712c-3b2a-42fd-8911-23224b6cf0a1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-19f5af5e-0a55-42a5-a63c-70f159b2e72f\">For UPSC Prelims Resources, <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-ce5c9408-fc97-47c8-9a76-5075352140eb\">For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-d2d5bc7b-e0d0-4df9-9a06-972d23418ef1\">Join our Telegram Channel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-fdd07932-9751-4e30-81f5-e9ee07f86680\"><li>1. 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