The Main Difference Between Cellulose and Chitin Is That:
A) $\beta$

question 119

Multiple Choice

The main difference between cellulose and chitin is that:

• A) Cellulose has \(\beta\)-glycosidic linkages; chitin has \(\alpha\)-glycosidic linkages.
• B) Cellulose has \(\alpha\)-glycosidic linkages; chitin has \(\beta\)-glycosidic linkages.
• C) Cellulose is composed of D-glucose units; chitin is composed of an N-acetyl derivative of glucose, glucosamine.
• D) Cellulose has a linear structure; chitin has a helical structure.
• E) Cellulose has 1,6 branching; chitin has no branching.