All are true for cellulose and α-amylose EXCEPT:
A) Both are linear homopolymers of glucose.
B) Both have (1→4) linkages.
C) Both form extended ribbon most stable conformations.
D) Both have extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
E) All are true.

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Cellulose forms extended ribbon conformations due to its β(1→4) linkages, while α-amylose, with its α(1→4) linkages, forms a helical structure.

All Are True for Cellulose and α-Amylose EXCEPT