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What is an amyloplast and what is its chemical composition?
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It is responsible for the synthesis and storage of starch, which is a complex carbohydrate used by plants as an energy reserve. In terms of its chemical composition, amyloplasts contain enzymes involved in starch synthesis, such as starch synthase and starch Show more…
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