Cellulose's structure, composed of beta-glucose monomers arranged in straight chains linked by hydrogen bonds, confers strength and structural integrity to plant cell walls via microfibrils.
Cellulose is made of beta-glucose monomers in straight chains, linked by hydrogen bonds, providing strength and structure to plant cell walls through microfibril formation.
| Front | How is the structure of cellulose related to its function? (3 marks) |
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| Back | β-glucose monomers arranged in straight chains. Chains are joined together by hydrogen bonds. Provides strength and structure. Formation of microfibrils |
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