Cellulose is a polysaccharide with ________ linkages.
A)b-1,4'-glycosidic
B)a-1,4'-glycosidic
C)b-1,6'-glycosidic
D)a-1,6'-glycosidic

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Cellulose is a polysaccharide that consists of glucose monomers linked by β-1,4'-glycosidic bonds. This specific linkage is what gives cellulose its structure and properties, distinguishing it from other polysaccharides like starch, which has α-1,4'-glycosidic linkages.

Cellulose Is a Polysaccharide with ________ Linkages