A-Level Biology OCR A
Amylopectin Energy Storage List Properties Functions Starch Polysaccharide
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List properties and functions of starch. |
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Starch
Properties: - Polysaccharide
- Made up of 20% amylose, 80% amylopectin
- Insoluble in water
- Amylopectin - branched every ~20 carbons
- Amylose - helical structure
- Compact and energy dense
Function: - Storage carbohydrate in plants found in chloroplasts, amyloplasts, storage organs (tubers and seeds)
- Source of energy
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