Which Statement Correctly Describes Starch and Cellulose

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes starch and cellulose?

• A)Starch is a polymer of glucose,cellulose is not
• B)Starch and cellulose have identical structures but different properties
• C)Starch and cellulose are both made from glucose but have different linkages
• D)Starch and cellulose are both easily digested by the body

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Definitions:

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon that occurs when a small group of individuals breaks away from a larger population to establish a new population, leading to a reduction in genetic variation.

Genetic Drift

Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution that leads to random changes in the gene pool of a population, often having significant effects in small populations.

New Colony

A newly established population or community, often referring to organisms in a new habitat or to humans in a new settlement.

Genotype Frequency

The proportion of various genetic constitutions within a population, important in the study of population genetics.