Is cellulose a monosaccharide, disaccharide, or polysaccharide?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the classification of cellulose in terms of its sugar composition, specifically whether it is a monosaccharide, disaccharide, or polysaccharide.
Answer
Polysaccharide
The final answer is polysaccharide
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is polysaccharide
More Information
Cellulose is a major component of the plant cell wall and imparts structural strength to plants. It is composed of a linear chain of glucose molecules.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - longdom.org
- Carbohydrates (article) | Chemistry of life - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
- Structure and Function of Carbohydrates | Biology for Majors I - courses.lumenlearning.com
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