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Cellulases from Trichoderma viride were studied after being induced by Avicel. The enzymes were purified and tested for their activity on cotton, CMC, and β-glucosidase. The cellulases had optimal pH and temperature ranges for their activities. Cellulases induced by Avicel had higher cotton activity compared to those induced by CMC and cellobiose. A low molecular weight CMCase activity was identified, capable of degrading CMC specifically. Trichoderma cellulases induced by Avicel could break down cotton and CMC into glucose without the need for β-glucosidase.