Homework 3
Homework 3 due Friday by 3 pm.
1) Define
Mutarotation. How can it affect the resulting natural polymer?
2) How
does starch structure determine its apparent viscosity?
3) Based
on a literature search, describe a recent, novel material use for cellulose.
4) Hyaluronic
Acid has been the polysaccharide of choice for cosmetic implants. Based on its
structure, explain why.