Question

Carbohydrates in the plants are stored in the form of a. Glycogen b. Starch c. Glucose d. Maltose (choose one)

Answer 1

Plants store Carbohydrates /Sugars in the form of :

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Let's take an easy example to understand this :

Potato is a storage form of nutrients in plants , which is mainly constituted by Starch.

The best way to test for Starch is :

• Take a Potato

• Cut it into 2 pieces.

• Put 2 drops of Iodine on one piece of Potato.

• You will observe that the piece of potato will turn blue-black.

• This indicates the presence of Starch

Answer 2

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Let's know more about Starch -

$\huge{\underline{\tt{\green{Starch-}}}}$ Starch is a type of Carbohydrates. It is a white substance which is found in the foods such as potato.

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• Starch is responsible for storing energy in plants.

• The food which consists starch provides Vitamin B, Calcium and iron to our body.

• The food which contains Starch are peas, potatoes, pasta xD, rice, corn beans etc.

• The starch is the main source of sugar in animal's body.

• Cells also produce starch in the presence of Sunlight.

• The starch also help cells to grow and maintain themselves.