Starch is a polysaccharide comprising glucose monomers joined in α 1,4 linkages. or
Starch is a long-chain polymer of glucose molecules joined together. or
A starch is a complex polysaccharide made up of a large number of glucose units joined together by glycosidic bonds.
Explanation:
starch, a white, granular, organic chemical that is produced by all green plants. Starch is a soft, white, tasteless powder that is insoluble in cold water, alcohol, or other solvents.
Starch is amongst the most abundant plant products and is a mixture of two polymers, amylose and amylopectin. During food processing starch is transformed by hydrothermal treatments. ... The structure of starch is also influenced by specific and non-specific interactions with other food constituents and ingredients.
