Which of the following statements is true regarding cellulose?

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Cellulose is a primary structural component of plant cell walls.

Answer: E 
 Cellulose is a polymer of glucose joined by α glycosidic linkages.

A is incorrect because cellulose is not composed of enantiomers of glucose, but rather glucose monomers that are all in the same orientation.

C is incorrect because humans lack the specific enzymes needed to digest cellulose, although some bacteria in the gut of ruminants (such as cows) are able to break it down.

D is incorrect because glycogen and starch are the storage polysaccharides in plant cells, not cellulose.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Cellulose