Cellulose is strong due to hydrogen bonding between adjacent chains and the grouping of these chains into microfibrils and then fibers.
- hydrogen bonding cross-linkages between adjacent chains adds strength - chains grouped to form microfibrils which are grouped to form fibres adding strength
| Front | Why is cellulose sutiable for its function? (2) |
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| Back | - hydrogen bonding cross-linkages between adjacent chains adds strength - chains grouped to form microfibrils which are grouped to form fibres adding strength |
Tags: carbohydrates
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