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What is the basic structural difference between starch and cellulose?

Options

  1. AStarch consists of linear chains of glucose molecules, while cellulose has a branched structure.
  2. BStarch is a C 1 -C 4 linkage of α glucose monomers and Cellulose is formed by C 1 -C 4 linkage of β glucose mo
  3. CStarch has a helical structure, while cellulose forms a straight chain.
  4. DStarch is found in plant cell walls, while cellulose serves as an energy storage molecule.

Correct answer

B. Starch is a C 1 -C 4 linkage of α glucose monomers and Cellulose is formed by C 1 -C 4 linkage of β glucose mo

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) Starch is a C 1 -C 4 linkage of α glucose monomers and Cellulose is formed by C 1 -C 4 linkage of β glucose monomers.

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