BiomoleculesHard
Question
Cellulose, the most important constituent of plant cell wall is made of
Options
A.unbranched chain of glucose molecules linked by α 1, 4 glycosidic bond
B.unbranched chain of glucose molecules linked by β 1, 4 glycosidic bond in straight chain and α 1, 6 glycosidic bond at the site of branching
C.unbranched chain of glucose molecules linked by β 1, 4 glycosidic bond
D.branched chain of glucose molecules linked by β 1, 4 glycosidic bond at the site of branching
Solution
Cellulose (C6H10O5)n is the most abundant organic polymer. It is a polysaccharide and consis ts of long unbranched chains of glucose residues linked by β, 1 - 4 glycosidic bonds. In plants, cellulose is formed from sugar. It serves as building material in the formation of cell wall.
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