Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 3 - Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Lipids - 3.3 - Simple Sugars Are the Basic Structural Unit of Carbohydrates - 3.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 58: 2

Answer

The many hydrogen bonds between polysaccharide chains of cellulose hold them together, and the covalent bonds within these chains are individually strong.

Work Step by Step

The many hydrogen bonds between polysaccharide chains of cellulose hold them together, and the covalent bonds within these chains are individually strong.
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