Chemistry-Carbohydrates
NEET Chemistry Carbohydrates MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
If a cellulose molecule is composed of 3000 β-D-glucose units, how many glycosidic linkages are present in the molecule?
A
2999
B
3000
C
3001
D
1500
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Cellulose is a straight chain polysaccharide composed of β-D-glucose units linked between C1 of one glucose and C4 of the next. For 3000 glucose units, there are 2999 glycosidic linkages.
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