Asked by Andrea Brito on Sep 26, 2024
Cellulose and amylose are ________.
A) 1,4' linked polymers of D-glucose which differ in the stereochemistry of this linkage
B) 1,6' linked polymers of D-glucose which differ in the stereochemistry of this linkage
C) polymers of D-glucose which are structurally isomeric
D) polymers of D-galactose which are structurally isomeric
E) synonyms for the only polymeric form of D-glucose
Stereochemistry
The study of the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and its influence on the chemical properties and reactions of those molecules.
- Differentiate between various types of polysaccharides based on their linkage and the resulting biological function.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between various types of polysaccharides based on their linkage and the resulting biological function.