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Starch molecule

Molecular classification: Polysaccharide, Carbohydrate (storage form), Polymer of glucose, Other

Overview

Starch molecule is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide composed of D-glucose monomers linked predominantly by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds, with branching via α-1,6 linkages. It occurs naturally as a major storage carbohydrate in plants, comprising two principal components: **amylose**, a mostly linear polymer, and **amylopectin**, a highly branched polymer. Starch is found in discrete cellular granules and is a primary dietary carbohydrate for humans and animals. Its physical and chemical properties, such as digestibility and gelation, are determined by the ratio and structure of amylose to amylopectin[1][3][5].

Other names: StarchAmylum

Biological functions

Energy storage (in plants)Reserve carbohydrateNutrient source (in animals and humans)Other

Disease associations

Other (Starch itself is not involved as a disease target but is relevant in metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, due to its dietary role.)

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