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Mesh term Starch

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Dietary Carbohydrates
Glucans

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Any of a group of polysaccharides of the general formula (C6-H10-O5)n, composed of a long-chain polymer of glucose in the form of amylose and amylopectin. It is the chief storage form of energy reserve (carbohydrates) in plants.

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Amylopectin
Amylose
Dextrins
Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives
Inulin

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Mesh term Starch

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