Exam Questions Flashcards
1
Q
What are 3 differences between the structure of amylose and cellulose?
A
- amylose = alpha, cellulose = beta
- amylose = H bonds within, cellulose = beta between
- amylose = not fibrous, cellulose = fibrous
2
Q
Which properties of cellulose make it suitable for forming cell walls?
A
-strength
-H bonds forms between adjacent fibrils
3
Q
Suggest why the lock + key theory are termed models
A
-representation of what actually happens
4
Q
Suggest why scientists now accept induced-fit over the lock and key theory
A
-supported by more evidence
