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Amylose
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Amylose is a linear polymer of glucose that occurs in starch. It occurs in foods such as grains and potatoes, and it is a major source of energy (calories) in most diets. There are three major forms of crystalline amylose, A, B, and V, that differ in the three-dimensional structure. Amylose can also occur as amorphous structure, for example in starch or when cooked in water. Amylose is distinct from amylopectin, which is a branched polymer of glucose, and from cellulose, which is a linear polymer of glucose that differs in stereochemistry from amylose. In the context of naturally occurring starch, parts of amylopectin form semi-crystalline layers resembling amylose A or B, while amylose itself occurs in the amorphous parts.
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References
- ↑ Perez, Serge & Bertoft, Eric. (2010). The molecular structures of starch components and their contribution to the architecture of starch granules: A comprehensive review. Starch ‐ Stärke. 62. 389 - 420. 10.1002/star.201000013.
