D013213Level 6

Starch

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D05.750.078.562.855 - D09.301.915 - D09.698.365.855

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D000084922Resistant Starch

D000687Amylopectin

D000688Amylose

D003912Dextrins

D006895Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives

D007444Inulin

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