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/κ΄-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 β maltose
b. fructose + galactose β amylose
c. glucose + fructose β sucrose
d. glucose + galactose β lactose
a. condensation; water
b. hydrolysis; energy
c. hydrolysis; water
d. condensation; energy
