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Starch

Any of a group of polysaccharides of the general formula (C6-H10-O5)n, composed of a long-chain polymer of glucose in the form of amylose and amylopectin. It is the chief storage form of energy reserve (carbohydrates) in plants.

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Tree Number(s): D05.750.078.562.855, D09.301.915, D09.698.365.855

MeSH Unique ID: D013213

Registry Number: 9005-25-8

Entry Terms:

  • Amylomaize Starch
  • Starch, Amylomaize
  • Cornstarch
  • Amylum
  • Keoflo

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