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Biomolecules in the Cell > Carbohydrates - Amylose

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CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Amylose

  • Constitutes about 20% of starch; it is water-soluble
  • Straight chain polymer of 200–1000 α-D-(+)-glucose units
  • Linked by C₁–C₄ glycosidic (α) linkage — long unbranched chain
  • Forms a blue-black colour with iodine (used in starch test)

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