Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The reason for the fact that human can use glycogen but not cellulose for energy has to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
A large molecule formed by combining the multiple numbers of monosaccharides.is called polysaccharide. These monosaccharides can be same, called as homo-polysaccharide or different called as hetero-polysaccharides. A molecule with a straight chain is called linear polysaccharide and that with a branched-chain is called a branched polysaccharide.
(b)
Interpretation:
The reason for the fact that cows can digest cellulose has to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
Cellulose provides the structural component of plant cell walls. The glycosidic linkage present in cellulose is
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