Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 18M.3.hl.TZ1.8 |
Level | HL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ1 |
Command term | Outline | Question number | 8 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Polymers of glucose include starch and cellulose.
Outline why cellulose fibres are strong.
Markscheme
Any two of:
long straight/unbranched chains
multiple hydrogen bonds «between chains»
microfibrils
OR
rigid/cable structure
[2 marks]
Examiners report
[N/A]