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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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