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Cellulose and hemicelluloses have different physical properties and, thus, serve different functions in the plant cell wall. Describe briefly the key differences in the physical properties and functions of cellulose and hemicelluloses. Indicate which structural features of these two types of polysaccharides are responsible for their different physical properties

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Description: cellulose and hemicelluloses have different physical properties and thus serve different functions in the plant cell wall describe briefly the key differences in the physical properties and 27674

          Cellulose and hemicelluloses have different physical properties
and, thus, serve different functions in the plant cell wall.
Describe briefly the key differences in the physical properties and
functions of cellulose and hemicelluloses. Indicate which
structural features of these two types of polysaccharides are
responsible for their different physical properties

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06/06/2022

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Step 1: Cellulose is an organic polysaccharide with a strong crystalline structure, while hemicellulose has a weak amorphous structure. Show more…

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Cellulose and hemicelluloses have different physical properties and, thus, serve different functions in the plant cell wall. Describe briefly the key differences in the physical properties and functions of cellulose and hemicelluloses. Indicate which structural features of these two types of polysaccharides are responsible for their different physical properties