Question

question 10 of 10
why can the more complex sugar cellulose store more energy than the sugar glucose?
a. cellulose is smaller than glucose.
b. cellulose contains hydrogen atoms.
c. cellulose has more chemical bonds.
d. cellulose is made by plants.

Explanation:

Energy is stored in chemical bonds. Cellulose is a polysaccharide made up of many glucose units linked together, having more chemical - bonds than a single glucose molecule. More bonds mean more potential energy can be released upon breakdown.

Answer:

C. Cellulose has more chemical bonds.