Which of the following statements about starch and cellulose is true?
A)Starch and cellulose are not stereoisomers.
B)In cellulose,the O atom joins two rings using one equatorial and one axial bond.
C)In starch,the O atom joins two rings using two equatorial bonds.
D)In cellulose,the O atom joins two rings using two equatorial bonds.

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In cellulose, the oxygen atom joins two glucose rings using two equatorial bonds, which contributes to its straight, rigid structure.

Which of the Following Statements About Starch and Cellulose Is