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Q: The main constituents of starch are ______in nature.
  • A. Lipids
  • B. Proteins
  • C. Tannins
  • D. Sugars
Correct Answer: Option D - Starch is made up of two types of molecules:- Amylose and Amylopectin. It is polymeric carbohydrate consists glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. Starch has many industrial applications like paper making, glue making etc. Starch is contained in many staple foods. The main constituents of starch are sugars in nature. • Amylose is water soluble and amylopectin is water insoluble.
D. Starch is made up of two types of molecules:- Amylose and Amylopectin. It is polymeric carbohydrate consists glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. Starch has many industrial applications like paper making, glue making etc. Starch is contained in many staple foods. The main constituents of starch are sugars in nature. • Amylose is water soluble and amylopectin is water insoluble.

Explanations:

Starch is made up of two types of molecules:- Amylose and Amylopectin. It is polymeric carbohydrate consists glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. Starch has many industrial applications like paper making, glue making etc. Starch is contained in many staple foods. The main constituents of starch are sugars in nature. • Amylose is water soluble and amylopectin is water insoluble.