Starch
[ Starch ] Any of a group of polysaccharides found in plants that serve as structural material or energy store. Starch exists in higher concentrations in roots and grains and is comprised of 20 to 25% amylose and 75 to… Read More »Starch
[ Starch ] Any of a group of polysaccharides found in plants that serve as structural material or energy store. Starch exists in higher concentrations in roots and grains and is comprised of 20 to 25% amylose and 75 to… Read More »Starch
[ Amylopectin ] A polysaccharide comprising of highly-branched glucose chains, with a similar structure to glycogen but not as highly branched. Amylopectin serves as an energy store in green plants, along with amylose which together constitute starch.
[ Amylase ] An enzyme which catalyses the hydrolysis of of starch and glycogen into glucose. It is principally found in saliva and pancreatic fluid.
[ Amylose ] A polysaccharide comprising of long, unbranched glucose chains. Amylose serves as an energy store in green plants, along with amylopectin which together constitute starch.