NEET2008BotanyBiomolecules (B)Actual
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. Chemical non-reactive c. Easily digested by animals d. Osmotically inactive e. Synthesized during photosynthesis The useful properties are
Options
- ABoth a & e
- BBoth b & c
- CBoth b & d
- Da, b, c
Correct answer
C. Both b & d
Step-by-step solution
Starch is nonreducing and water insoluble so is preferred as storage material.