Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Main Structural

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the main structural difference between cellulose and chitin?

• A)The C-2 carbon in chitin contains an N-acetyl amino group instead of an OH group.
• B)The C-2 carbon in cellulose contains an N-acetyl amino group instead of an OH group.
• C)Chitin is a β-1,4-glycosidic linkage while cellulose is a α-1,4-glycosidic linkage.
• D)Chitin is a α-1,4-glycosidic linkage while cellulose is a α-1,4-glycosidic linkage.
• E)Chitin is a branched polysaccharide while cellulose is a chain polysaccharide.

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