In this discussion, we will explore stretching and shrinking a graph, both vertically and horizontally. When you finish studying this lesson, you should be able to do a problem like this: GRAPH: [beautiful math coming... please be patient] $\,y=2{\text{e}}^{5x}\,$.
According to how it is treated, cellulose can be used to make paper, film, explosives, and plastics, in addition to having many other industrial uses. The paper in this book contains cellulose, as do some of the clothes you are wearing. For humans, cellulose is also a major source of needed fiber in our diet.
Starch is the main carbohydrate of nutritional importance in the human diet. When cooked in water, starch granules swell to form gels or pastes that are widely used in food and nonfood industries. Major uses for starch include a thickener in processed foods, and in the manufacture of paper, biodegradable plastics and adhesives.