Lignin is an organic substance that helps to form cell walls in plant cells. It also binds cells together. There is no set chemical formula for lignin; however, lignin is generally classified as a dendritic network polymer of phenyl propene basic units. There are two basic categories of lignin: sulfur-bearing and sulfur-free.
This word comes from the Latin lignus, meaning "wood."
Bibliography
1. Internation Lignin Institute. "About Lignin." ILI.com. 2013. ILI. 5 November 2013. <http://www.ili-lignin.com/aboutlignin.php>
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