For this pair of items, choose the option that best describes their relationship. (A)The number of alpha glucose 1-4 linkages in cellulose
(B)The number of alpha glucose 1-4 linkages in starch
A)Item (A)is greater than item (B).
B)Item (A)is less than item (B).
C)Item (A)is exactly or very approximately equal to item (B).
D)Item (A)may stand in more than one of the above relations to item (B).

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Cellulose contains more alpha glucose 1-4 linkages compared to starch. Cellulose is composed of long, linear chains of glucose molecules linked through 1-4 alpha glycosidic bonds, which form a straight and rigid structure, while starch is composed of both linear and branched chains of glucose molecules linked through 1-4 alpha glycosidic bonds, which form a more compact and spherical structure. Therefore, item (A) is less than item (B).

For This Pair of Items, Choose the Option That Best