Which of the Following Statements Concerning Cellulose Is INCORRECT

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning cellulose is INCORRECT?

• A) Humans lack the enzymes needed to catalyze the hydrolysis of cellulose.
• B) Cellulose contains unbranched chains of roughly 50-300 glucose molecules.
• C) The molecular structure of cellulose allows for hydrogen bonding between polymer chains.
• D) The major industrial source of cellulose is wood.
• E) In cellulose,the oxygen bridge between glucose units is in the beta position.

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