Question

Explain classifications of carbohydrates. Differentiate between starch and cellulose based on structures.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbohydrates are divided into four types: Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Oligosaccharides, and Polysaccharides.

Explanation:

Cellulose is mostly linear chains of glucose molecules bound by beta 1,4 glycosidic bonds while starch is present in both linear and branched chains. In addition, they are both made from the same monomer, glucose, and have the same glucose-based repeat units.