Question

Properties of starch useful for making it storage material are (i) easily
translocated (ii) chemically non reactive (iii) easily digestible (iv)
Osmotically inactive (v) synthesized during photosynthesis

• A. (i) and (v)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (ii) and (iv)
• D. (i), (iii) and (v).

Answer 1

The correct option is C (ii) and (iv)

Starch is a good storage material because of its several properties like

(i) It is insoluble.

(ii) It is not easily translocated. It does not move away from the storage areas.

(iii) It is osmotically inactive. It has very less effect on osmotic pressure. Hence it does not disrupt the water balance of the cell.

(iv) It is easily converted back to glucose whenever required.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.