Q21 / 199 · NEET 2008 (Mains) · Botany

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

  • A
    Both a & e
  • B
    Both b & c
  • Correct answer
    C
    Both b & d
  • D
    a, b, c

Solution

Starch is nonreducing and water insoluble so is preferred as storage material.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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