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Linkage present in between adjacent glucose residues of cellulose is

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β14
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β16
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α14
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α16
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Solution

The correct option is A β14
Cellulose is a polysaccharide. It is formed by the linkage of beta 1,4 linkage of glucose unit. It is an important component of cell wall of the plant. It is used for production of paper. It does not has free aldehyde group so they are non reducing sugar. It is a fibrous polysaccharide as it exist in form of long chain like structure and are mainly found in plants.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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