Question

what is the main function of cellulose in plants? a. provide physical support b. convert sunlight into carbohydrates c. provide water and oxygen d. capture water and sunlight

Answer 1

The correct answer for the question above is letter a. The main function of cellulose in plants is to provide physical support. Cellulose makes plants parts strong. For instance, the stems, leaves and branches are rigid because of the tough walls that surrounds the cells.

Answer 2

Answer:

Provide physical support.

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are the one of the biomolecules of the living organisms. These are made up of polymers of sugars linked through the glycosidic linkages. Carbohydrates provide structural and functional support to the organisms.

Cellulose is present in the plants, as a type of carbohydrates. The cellulose consists of sugar molecules made up of two subunits called amylose and amylopectin. Cellulose is present in the plant cells that provide physical support to plants to with stand at unfavorable conditions.

Thus, the correct answer is option (a).