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Starch has the components amylose and amylopectin.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Starch Composition**: - Starch is a polysaccharide that serves as a storage form of energy in plants. It is composed of two main components: amylose and amylopectin. 2. **Percentage Composition**: - Starch typically consists of approximately 10% to 30% amylose and 70% to 90% amylopectin. This indicates that amylopectin is the predominant component in starch. ...
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  • Amylopectin is

    A
    liner polymer of `alpha`-D-glucopyranose
    B
    branched polymer of `alpha`-D-glucopyranose
    C
    Linear polymer of `beta`-D-glucopyanose
    D
    Branched polymer of `beta`-D-glucopyranose
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    A
    Water soluble
    B
    Water insoluble
    C
    forms colloidal solution with water
    D
    Both (b) and (c)
  • Amylopectin is

    A
    Soluble in `H_(2)O` and have `alpha-1-4` and `alpha - 1,6` glycosidic bond
    B
    Insoluble in `H_(2)O` and have `alpha-1-4` and `alpha - 1,6` glycosidic bond
    C
    Soluble in `H_(2)O` and have `alpha - 1,6` glycosidic bond
    D
    Soluble in `H_(2)O` and have `alpha-1-4` glycosidic bond
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