Cellulose is a major structural component of plant cell walls. Which specific glycosidic linkage connects the glucose units in its chain?
Q1. Cellulose is a major structural component of plant cell walls. Which specific glycosidic linkage connects the glucose units in its chain?
Answer: Beta-1,4-linkage
Explanation: Cellulose features beta-1,4-linkages; alpha-1,4-linkage is tempting but is the characteristic bond found in starch (amylose).