Biology A-Level
beta-glucose polymer
What beta-glucose polymer means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of beta-glucose polymer
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Cellulose is formed by the condensation of beta-glucose, so alternate residues are flipped through 180 degrees and the chain is straight and unbranched.
Topics that use beta-glucose polymer
- Carbohydrates (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Acid hydrolysis of non-reducing sugars
- amylose and amylopectin
- beta-glucose rotation
- branching and rapid hydrolysis
- condensation and water loss
- condensation of many glucose units
- glycosidic bond
- hydrogen bonds between chains
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