What is starch? Give its biochemical structure.

Starch is a complex carbohydrate, also known as a polysaccharide, composed of repeating units of glucose molecules. It serves as a primary energy storage molecule in plants and is a major dietary source of carbohydrates for humans and animals. Starch is found abundantly in various plant-based foods such as grains, tubers (potatoes), and legumes.

The biochemical structure of starch consists of two main components: amylose and amylopectin.

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