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Charra [1.4K]
3 years ago
12

The main difference between starch and cellulose is that:

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2 answers:
qwelly [4]3 years ago
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Answer :)

<u><em>The residues are connected differently in starch and cellulose.</em></u>

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Musya8 [376]3 years ago
5 0

Answer: the residues are connected differently in starch and cellulose.

Explanation:

Starch is formed from alpha glucose, while cellulose is made of beta glucose. The difference in the linkages lends to differences in 3-D structure and function. Starch can be straight or branched and is used as energy storage for plants because it can form compact structures and is easily broken down.

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