cell wall 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyCellular processes and structureA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: emily.w.7Created on: 12-03-19 19:51 Describe the molecule cellulose. Cellulose is a polysaccharide made up of beta glucose, and due to the 1,4 glycosidic bonds the molecule is long and unbranched 1 of 9 What joins neighboring cellulose chains together ? Hydrogen bonds 2 of 9 What are a bundle of cellulose chains called ? microfibril 3 of 9 What holds the microfibrils together? A glue like substance made of two polysaccharides: hemicellulose and pectins. 4 of 9 Name another part of the cell that pectins are found The middle lammella, the 'cement' that hold adjoining cells together. 5 of 9 What are the 3 components in the vascular bundle? xylem vessels, phloem, and sclerenchyma fibers . 6 of 9 What polymer do plants produce that helps with strength? Lignin 7 of 9 What happens during autolysis? the cells organelles, cytoplasm and cell surface membrane is broken down by enzymes 8 of 9 What does autolysis result in? hollow xylem tubes. 9 of 9
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