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Starch Insoluble Adapted Function Compact Helical Shape Lots

Front How is starch adapted for its function?
Back - compact helical shape, lots of starch stored in small volume
- insoluble so osmotically inactive
- large and insoluble so doesn't diffuse out of cells

- branched chains increase surface area
- provide multiple ends for enzymes to hydrolyse starch
- to rapidly release glucose

Tags: carbohydrates

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