starch which is made up of many units of glucose is categorized as
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The basic chemical formula of the starch molecule is (C6H10O5)n. Starch is a polysaccharide comprising glucose monomers joined in α 1,4 linkages. The simplest form of starch is the linear polymer amylose; amylopectin is the branched form
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Starch made up of many units of glucose is known as storage polysacharide.
- Starch is a white, granular, organic compound produced by all green plants.
- Starch is insoluble in cold water and alcohol and many other solvents.
- Starch is composed of two forms of glucose - amylose and amylopectin.
- Amylose is a linear structured polymer while amylopectin is highly branched structure and is crystalline in nature.
- The primary function of starch is to help the plant store energy.
- In animals, starch is a source of sugar. Starch reach foods such as - rice, potato, wheat, flour etc. are a major part of our diet.
- Starch has a basic chemical formula of (C6H10O5)n.
- Starch is considered as a polysaccharide and appears white in color.
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