The diagram shows how the alternating nature of $$$\beta$$$-glucose monomers along a chain allows hydrogen bonds to form between consecutive monomers. Hydrogen bonds in cellulose affect the tensile strength (the ability to withstand pulling forces without breaking). How do the hydrogen bonds shown in the diagram help cellulose function as a suitable material for a cell wall?

The hydrogen bonds add additional tensile strength along individual cellulose molecules within the cell wall.

The hydrogen bonds create stronger crosslinks between adjacent cellulose molecules, adding to the tensile strength of the cell wall.

Stronger hydrogen bonds form between adjacent cellulose molecules, adding to the tensile strength of the cell wall.

Cellulose molecules within a cellulose microfibril have a stronger link between them, increasing the tensile strength of the cellulose microfibrils.

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Exam No：9700_w24_qp_11 Year：2024 Question No：9

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2.2.1 describe the ring forms of α-glucose and β-glucose

2.2.10 relate the molecular structure of triglycerides to their functions in living organisms

2.2.11 describe the molecular structure of phospholipids with reference to their hydrophilic (polar) phosphate heads and hydrophobic (non-polar) fatty acid tails

2.2.2 define the terms monomer, polymer, macromolecule, monosaccharide, disaccharide and polysaccharide

2.2.3 describe the formation of a glycosidic bond by condensation, with reference both to polysaccharides and to disaccharides, including sucrose

2.2.4 state that glucose, fructose and maltose are reducing sugars and that sucrose is a non-reducing sugar

2.2.5 describe the formation of a glycosidic bond by condensation, with reference to disaccharides, including sucrose, and polysaccharides

2.2.6 describe the breakage of a glycosidic bond in polysaccharides and disaccharides by hydrolysis, with reference to the non-reducing sugar test

2.2.7 describe the molecular structure of the polysaccharides starch (amylose and amylopectin) and glycogen and relate their structures to their functions in living organisms

2.2.8 describe the molecular structure of the polysaccharide cellulose and outline how the arrangement of cellulose molecules contributes to the function of plant cell walls

2.2.9 state that triglycerides are non-polar hydrophobic molecules and describe the molecular structure of triglycerides with reference to fatty acids (saturated and unsaturated), glycerol and the formation of ester bonds

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