1.4 Cellulose Flashcards
1
Q
What monosaccharide is cellulose made up of?
A
Beta glucose
2
Q
What structure do polymers of this alternating beta glucose form?
A
Long straight chains
3
Q
What is special about the beta glucose in polymers of cellulose?
A
They alternate 180 degrees
4
Q
Why do the beta glucose in starch alternate?
A
So different chains can link via hydrogen bonds
5
Q
What are multiple chains of alternating beta glucoses called?
A
Microfibrils
6
Q
What are multiple microfibrils called
A
Fibers
