Starch is a polymer of billions of glucose units joined through a condensation reaction that splits out molecule of water. Starch is an important part of our food belonging to the category of carbohydrates. It is found in cereals and potatoes.

Starch can be in two forms based on the their structure and some other differences:

1) Amylose- straight chain polymer

2)Amylopectin- Branched chain polymer

You can see the structure of starch with glucose monomers for better understanding in the image.

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Which water cycle processes usually cause a lowering in the water table? Which processes cause a rise?

olga55 [171]

Answer:

During the summer months, the water table tends to fall, due in part to plants taking up water from the soil surface before it can reach the water table. The water table level is also influenced by human extraction of groundwater using wells; groundwater is pumped out for drinking water and to irrigate farmland.

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At which point in the eukaryotic cell cycle does mitosis occur? a after the G0 phase b before the G1 phase c following the S pha

Blababa [14]

Answer:

After the G2 phase

Explanation:

If you want more information on all the phases, leave a comment and I'll write another answer explaining the purposes of the other phases

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