Describe the molecular structure of starch.

There are 2 types; amylose and amylopectin which are both made of alpha glucose and are tightly coiled. while amylopectin has branches and 2 bonds, 1-4 and 1-6 glycosidic bonds, amylose only has 1-4 glycosidic bonds.

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

What is ultrafiltration?


Outline the stages of phagocytosis


What is the difference between vertical and horizontal transmission of antibiotic resistance between bacteria?


What are the 2 types of enzyme inhibition and how do they work?