Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Main Structural

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the main structural difference between cellulose and chitin?

A) The C-2 carbon in chitin contains an N-acetyl amino group instead of an OH group.
B) The C-2 carbon in cellulose contains an N-acetyl amino group instead of an OH group.
C) Chitin is a β-1,4-glycosidic linkage while cellulose is a α-1,4-glycosidic linkage.
D) Chitin is a α-1,4-glycosidic linkage while cellulose is a α-1,4-glycosidic linkage.
E) Chitin is a branched polysaccharide while cellulose is a chain polysaccharide.