Cells - The Unit of Life
The polysaccharides made up of glucose monomers are
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Single Choice
Which of the following statement is true for cellulose?
A$$\beta$$-1, 4 linkage and unbranched
Correct Answer
B$$\beta$$-1, 4 linkage and branched
C$$\alpha $$-1, 4 linkage and branched
D$$\beta$$-1, 6 linkage and unbranched
Solution
Cellulose is a polymer of glucose. Cellulose is a structural polysaccharide. It is made up of a number of glucose molecules joined by $$\beta$$-1, 4 linkage. The cellulose molecule is an unbranched polymer of glucose unlike starch which is also a polymer of glucose but shows branching.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Cells - The Unit of Life
Study the given statements and select the correct answer. (i)Cellulose is a homopolymer of glucose. (ii)Inulin is a homopolymer of fructose. (iii)Starch gives blue colour and glycogen gives red colour with iodine solution. (iv)Cellulose gives no colour with iodine solution.
Cells - The Unit of Life
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Cells - The Unit of Life
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Cells - The Unit of Life
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Cells - The Unit of Life
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