4. Biomolecules
Carbohydrates
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceAmylase is an enzyme that breaks down starch. Why can the same enzyme not break down cellulose?
A
The enzyme cannot attack cellulose because of its helical shape.
B
Cellulose molecules are much too large.
C
Starch is made of glucose; cellulose is made of fructose.
D
The bonds between the monosaccharide monomers in cellulose are much stronger.
E
The monosaccharide monomers in cellulose are bonded together differently than those in starch.
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