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Why is cellulose a better structural polysaccharide than amylopectin?
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Wize University Biology Textbook > Chemistry of Life
Carbohydrates
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Why is cellulose a better structural polysaccharide than amylopectin?
cellulose has a(1-6) branches which increase its strength
cellulose adopts a helical shape due to B(1-4) linkage which is very difficult for cellulase to break down
cellulose adopts a linear shape due to B(1-4) linkage allowing hydrogen bonds with other molecules and a strong overall structure
cellulose contains N-acetylglucosamine monomers instead of glucose monomers
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