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Posted by Sukirti Sharma 5 years, 11 months ago
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Yogita Ingle 5 years, 11 months ago
| Properties | Starch | Cellulose |
| Alpha/Beta | 2 types of alpha glucose | 1 type of beta glucose |
| Connection | By alpha linkage | By beta linkage |
| Digestion | Easily digested | Difficult to digest |
| Solubility | Dissolves in warm water | Does not dissolve in water |
| Strength | Weaker than cellulose | Strong |
| Crystalline | Less crystalline | More crystalline than starch |
| Consumption | Can be consumed by humans | Cannot be consumed by humans |
| Linkage | Starch has alpha 1,4 linkage | Cellulose has beta 1,4 linkage |
| Uses | Plants use starch to store energy | Plants use cellulose to support structure |
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