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Among the two forms of starch, this is the major component of cereal grainsa. amyloseb. amylopectinc. cellulosed. glycogen
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Amylose is a linear chain of glucose molecules, while amylopectin is a branched chain of glucose molecules. Cereal grains, such as wheat, rice, and corn, are rich in starch. The major component of starch in these grains is amylopectin, which makes up about Show more…
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