cellulose (1 Viewer)

[jnney]

is it necessary to learn the condensed formula for b-glucose forming cellulose, or is the structural formula sufficient?

 

[Dylanamali]

If by condensed formula you mean the "hexagonal" glucose monomers.. then yes.

It's really good to know as, if there does happen to be a question about the structure of cellulose - a mark will probably be allocated to drawing the formation of two or more inverted beta glucose monomers to form cellulose and a water molecule.

 

[Anicca]

The structural formula is adequate provided you know how to link the monomers together to make cellulose.