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Cellulose is a

A. Mineral

B. Protein

C. Fat

D. Carbohydrate

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Cellulose is a carbohydrate formed by a linear polymerisation of β-D-glucose units, which in contrast to starch, is oriented with − CH2OH groups, alternating above and below the plane of the cellulose molecule, thus producing long, unbranched chains.

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