Question

The food is stored in plants in the form of

• A. Starch
• B. Maltose
• C. Inulin
• D. Lactose

Answer 1

The correct option is A Starch

Starch is formed by a-1,4 linkages between two glucose unit which is broken down during its digestion. It is storage food material of plant cells. It is formed by a-1,4 linkages between two glucose unit which is broken down during its digestion. It exists in two forms known as amylose and amylopectin. Amylose is a linear poly-D-glucose in which the monosaccharides are connected by alpha 1, 4 linkages. One end of the amylose has free OH group so it is known as reducing end while the OH group on the other end forms the glycosidic bond so it is known as a non-reducing end.

So, the correct answer is option A.