Plants store glucose as starch because: a. starch is soluble in water b. starch is insoluble in water c. animals cannot digest starch d. starch can be washed away by rain e. starch holds more energy per gram
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Starch being soluble in water would mean it dissolves easily, which is not ideal for storage. So, this option is incorrect. b. Starch being insoluble in water means it does not dissolve easily, which is ideal for storage. This option seems correct. c. Animals Show more…
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