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| Q. |
Cereals are a rich source of - |
| A. | Starch |
| B. | Glucose |
| C. | Fructose |
| D. | Maltose |
| Answer» A. Starch | |
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Explanation: Starch or amylum is a carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. This polysaccharide is produced by all green plants as an energy store. It is the most common carbohydrate in the human diet and is contained in large amounts in such staple foods as potatoes, wheat, maize (corn), rice, and cassava. Pure starch is a white, tasteless and odourless powder that is insoluble in cold water or alcohol. It consists of two types of molecules: the linear and helical amylose and the branched amylopectin. |
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