Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Chemistry (Section 3 - No. 49)

Cellulose is composed of:
Glucose with α(1→4) linkages
Fructose with β(1→4) linkages
Glucose with β(1→4) linkages
Galactose with α(1→6) linkages

Explanation

Cellulose is composed of glucose molecules linked by β(1→4) glycosidic bonds.

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