Digestion of wood-base materials (for manufacture of pulp) is done to __________________?

Correct answer: A. Remove lignin

  • A. Remove lignin
  • B. Produce long fibres
  • C. Prevent deterioration on storage
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Digestion cooks wood chips with chemicals that dissolve and separate lignin from the cellulose fibres. It is not primarily intended to create longer fibres or prevent storage deterioration.

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