Which Statement Is NOT True About the Biosynthesis of Cellulose

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the biosynthesis of cellulose?

A) UDP-glucose is used as a substrate.
B) Glucose is transported across the membrane via a lipid-linked oligosaccharide intermediate.
C) The extracellular form of cellulose synthase adds up to 15,000 glucose units to one chain.
D) Cellulose polymers line up in an anti-parallel fashion.
E) The reaction catalyzed by cellulose synthase proceeds via inversion of configuration.