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Cellulose Flashcards

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Where is cellulose found?

A

In plant cell walls

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What type of glucose is cellulose?

A

Beta glucose

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3
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What is cellulose made out of?

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Macrofibrils and microfibrils- joined together using H bonds- therefore provides strength and rigidity

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4
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Insoluble or soluble?

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Insoluble but can be dissolved in certain solvents

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5
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What shape is cellulose?

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Long, straight, unbranched chain

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What size is cellulose?

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Large- cannot cross the cell membrane and diffuse

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7
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What bonds are in cellulose?

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1,4 glycosidic bonds

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There are many ….. bonds?

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Hydrogen

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