Starch is adapted for storage by being compact, insoluble (preventing osmotic issues and diffusion out of cells), and having branched chains that increase surface area for rapid glucose release by enzymes.
- compact helical shape, lots of starch stored in small volume - insoluble so osmotically inactive - large and insoluble so doesn't diffuse out of cells - branched chains increase surface area - provide multiple ends for enzymes to hydrolyse starch - to rapidly release glucose
| Front | How is starch adapted for its function? |
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| Back | - compact helical shape, lots of starch stored in small volume - insoluble so osmotically inactive - large and insoluble so doesn't diffuse out of cells - branched chains increase surface area - provide multiple ends for enzymes to hydrolyse starch - to rapidly release glucose |
Tags: carbohydrates
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