Which of the following reactions detailing the formation of Which of the following statements regarding cellulose is INCORRECT? a. It is a structural polysaccharide used in the cell walls of plants. b. Monomers are joined together by alternating beta/Ꞵ-1,4-glycosidic linkages. c. It is composed of a straight chain of glucose molecules with every second glucose being inverted. d. It is enhanced by the formation of covalent bonding between adjacent chains, forming stiff, elongated fibers.
a. glucose + glucose → maltose b. fructose + galactose → amylose c. glucose + fructose → sucrose d. glucose + galactose → lactose
a. condensation; water b. hydrolysis; energy c. hydrolysis; water d. condensation; energy