Question

Starch and cellulose are

• A. Branched polysaccharides
• B. Storage products
• C. Components of plant cell walls
• D. Composed of glucose

Answer 1

The correct option is D Composed of glucose

Cellulose is a polysaccharide. It is formed by the linkage of beta 1,4 linkage of a glucose unit. It is an important component of the cell wall of the plant. It is a structural product of the plant.

Starch is used as food reserves in plants. It is a polymer of glucose. It is formed by the attachment of glucose unit by glycosidic bonds. The basic formula of starch is (C${}_6$H${}_{10}$O${}_5$)n.

So, the correct answer is option D.