for-the-given-polysaccharideswhat-are-the-main-structural-differences

Question

For the given polysaccharides:

What are the main structural differences?

Accepted Answer

Cellulose has no branching, while xylan has branching with an acetate group attached to C2.

Answer

Cellulose has α-1,4′-glycosidic linkages, while xylan has β-1,4′-glycosidic linkages.

Answer

Cellulose has α-1,4′-glycosidic linkages with branching, while xylan has β-1,6′-glycosidic linkages with no branching.

Answer

Cellulose has α-1,4′-glycosidic linkages, while xylan has β-1,4′-glycosidic linkages with an acetate group attached to C2.