Cellulose and starch are similar in that they are both polymers of glucose. Cell

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Cellulose and starch are similar in that they are both polymers of glucose. Cellulose, however, forms sheet-like structures, which give rigidity to a plant, whereas starch forms spirals. What accounts for this difference in macroscopic structure? Indicate the polysaccharides for which the statement is true or fill in the blank to make this statement true. Plants store energy in the form of Enantiomers are a type of Is this amino acid L- or D-, and how can you tell? In an enzyme catalyzed reaction, the reactant that the enzyme acts upon is called the

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The difference between the cellulose and starch is the linkage of the glucose bonds.

The cellulose has beta-1,4-linkage and starch has alpha-1,4-linkage.

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