Question

A) What is one difference between cellulose and glucose?

Answer 1

One key difference between cellulose and glucose is their structure. Glucose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) with a basic chemical formula of C₆H₁₂O₆, consisting of a single ring structure. In contrast, cellulose is a complex carbohydrate (polysaccharide) made up of long chains of glucose molecules linked together by β(1→4) glycosidic bonds, forming a rigid and linear structure that is not easily digestible by most organisms. This structural difference contributes to their distinct functions and properties in biological systems.