Carbohydrates are commonly found as starch in plant storage organs. Which of the following five properties of starch (A-E) make it useful as a storage material?
 
(A) Easily translocated
(B) Chemically non-reactive
(C) Easily digested by animals
(D) Osmotically inactive
(E) Synthesized during photosynthesis

The useful properties are:
1. (B) and (C)
2. (B) and (D)
3. (A), (C) and (E)
4. (A) and (E)
Subtopic:  Carbohydrates: Starch & Glycogen |
 59%
AIPMT - 2008
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2026 - Target Batch - Vital
Hints