2.2.6 Cellulose

Question 1

Describe the structure of cellulose

Answer 1

• made up of two B-glucose (one is inverted 180)
• due to the inversion of B-glucose many hydrogen bonds form between the long chains giving cellulose it’s strength

Question 2

Why is cellulose the main structural component of cell walls

Answer 2

Because of its strength which is a result of many hydrogen bonds found between the parallel chains of microfibrils
It can withstand turgor pressure
Also, the fiber structure determines the shape of the cell and supports it

Question 3

What is the enzymes that catalyzes cellulose?

Answer 3

cellulase

Question 4

Cellulose fibers are partially preamble: True or False

Answer 4

False