Q658
Cellulose is a
A.
Mineral
B.
Protein
C.
Fat
D.
Carbohydrate
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Cellulose is a carbohydrate formed by a linear polymerisation of β-D-glucose units, which in contrast to starch, is oriented with − CH2OH groups, alternating above and below the plane of the cellulose molecule, thus producing long, unbranched chains.