It is a branched chain polymer of a-D-glucose
units in which chain is formed by C1–C4 glycosidic linkage whereas
branching occurs by C1–C6 glycosidic linkage 10 1 4
Polysaccharides
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Biomolecules
(ii) Cellulose: Cellulose occurs exclusively in plants and it is the most
abundant organic substance in plant kingdom