Cellulose differs from starch in that
A) starch is formed by plants and cellulose by animals.
B) most animals cannot break down cellulose, whereas starch is easily digested.
C) starch is made of glucose monomers, whereas cellulose is made of fructose monomers.
D) cellulose is highly branched, whereas starch is unbranched.

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The statement "most animals cannot break down cellulose, whereas starch is easily digested" is true. Starch is made of glucose monomers, not fructose (C) and is typically branched, but not highly branched (D). A is incorrect as both starch and cellulose are formed by plants, not animals.

Cellulose Differs from Starch in That