Chemical Nature of Starch
1. Composition Monomers: Starch is a polysaccharide composed of glucose monomers. Types: It consists of two glucose polymers: amylose and amylopectin. 2. Amylose Structure: Amylose is a linear chain of α-D-glucose molecules linked by α-1,4-glycosidic bonds. Properties: It forms a helical structure due to the arrangement of glucose units. Solubility: It is less soluble in … Read more