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[[Starch]] is made up of two components: [[Amylose]] and amylopectin. Amylopectin makes up the majority of starch - 70-80% compared to amylose which only makes up 20-30% of the [[Polysaccharide]]. Amylopectin is a large polysaccharide made of the monomer glucose. | [[Starch]] is made up of two components: [[Amylose]] and amylopectin. Amylopectin makes up the majority of starch - 70-80% compared to amylose which only makes up 20-30% of the [[Polysaccharide]]. Amylopectin is a large polysaccharide made of the monomer glucose. | ||
In contrast to the linear structure of amylose, amylopectin is highly branched. | In contrast to the linear structure of amylose, amylopectin is highly branched. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:35, 25 November 2014
Starch is made up of two components: Amylose and amylopectin. Amylopectin makes up the majority of starch - 70-80% compared to amylose which only makes up 20-30% of the Polysaccharide. Amylopectin is a large polysaccharide made of the monomer glucose.
In contrast to the linear structure of amylose, amylopectin is highly branched.