BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

DISACCHARIDES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is cellulose’s function?
A
used for energy storage in plants
B
carbohydrate storage in animals
C
the major structural component of plants, especially wood and plant fibers
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cellulose, a tough, fibrous, and water-insoluble polysaccharide, plays an integral role in keeping the structure of plant cell walls stable. Cellulose chains are arranged in microfibrils or bundles of polysaccharide that are arranged in fibrils (bundles of microfibrils), which in turn make up the plant cell wall.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cellulose is the main substance found in plant cell walls and helps the plant to remain stiff and strong. Humans cannot digest cellulose, but it is important in the diet as a source of fibre. Cellulose is used to make clothes and paper.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cellulose is a natural polymer made of smaller sugar units. It is present in cell walls of plant cells. It gives remarkable strength to the cell. It also helps in the absorption of water thus, preventing desiccation of cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cellulose molecules provide tensile strength to the primary cell wall. Each molecule consists of a linear chain of at least 500 glucose residues that are covalently linked to one another to form a ribbonlike structure, which is stabilized by hydrogen bonds within the chain (Figure 19-70).

Detailed explanation-5: -The typical feature of fungal cell wall is presence of chitin. Step by step video & image solution for Cellulose is the major component of cell walls of by Biology experts to help you in doubts & scoring excellent marks in Class 12 exams.

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