Which of the following is a structural polysaccharide found in the cell walls of algae and higher plants?
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Correct answer: Cellulose (β-1,4)
Cellulose is a linear homopolymer of glucose units linked by beta-1,4-glycosidic bonds. It provides mechanical strength and rigidity to plant cell walls.
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