Question

1. biomolecules like dna, proteins, and carbohydrates depend on hydrogen bonds to maintain their overall structure. however, each individual hydrogen bond is very weak. using cellulose from question 14 as an example, explain how to resolve the apparent contradiction between these two statements. to help you answer this question, we have provided two images. the first image illustrates hydrogen bonds within cellulose, and the second image illustrates how velcro \sticks\ together to make strong connections. think about how velcro works as you answer this question.

Explanation:

Just as Velcro has many small hooks and loops that together create a strong connection, cellulose has numerous hydrogen - bonds. Although each individual hydrogen bond is weak, the cumulative effect of a large number of these hydrogen bonds within the cellulose structure provides significant stability and strength to the overall molecule.

Answer:

The cumulative effect of numerous weak hydrogen - bonds in cellulose, similar to the combined action of many small parts in Velcro, gives the molecule overall strength and stability despite the individual weakness of each hydrogen bond.