Which of the following is true of cellulose?

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Cellulose is a major component of plant cell walls and provides structural support.

Answer: E
 Cellulose is a linear polymer composed of glucose monomers joined by β-1,4-glycosidic linkages.

A) is incorrect because cellulose is composed of glucose monomers, not enantiomers.

C) is incorrect because humans lack the necessary enzymes to digest cellulose, but some bacteria in the gut can break it down.

D) is incorrect because starch is the main storage polysaccharide for energy in plant cells, not cellulose.

Which of the Following Is True of Cellulose