Multiple choice

Which of the following compounds has a random, amorphous structure ?

  1. Hemicellulose

  2. Pectin

  3. Lignin

  4. Microfibrils

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Explanation

A hemicellulose is a heteropolymer present in almost all plant cell walls. It has a random, amorphous structure with little strength. It is easily hydrolyzed by dilute acid or base as well as myriad hemicellulase enzymes.