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There is no organisms that is completely composed of starch. The closest thing I can think of is Arthropods (insects, millipedes, and centipedes) that are covered by a compound similar chemically to starch called chitin. Hope i helped you enough!:)

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Plant cells cannot change glucose to starch.?

Incorrect. Plant cells can convert glucose to starch for storage using an enzyme called starch synthase. Starch serves as the primary form of stored energy in plants.


What is converted to starch by plants?

Plants convert glucose into starch through the process of photosynthesis. Glucose is produced during photosynthesis using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Starch serves as a storage form of energy for plants.


If iodine were not available how would you determine whether starch hydrolysis occurred?

You could use iodine in a starch hydrolysis test to detect the presence of starch. Without iodine, alternative methods such as using enzymatic assays to directly measure the breakdown products of starch hydrolysis could be employed. Additionally, techniques like TLC or HPLC could be used to analyze the carbohydrate composition before and after the hydrolysis process.


What is the purpose of using a streak plate in microbiology experiments?

The purpose of using a streak plate in microbiology experiments is to isolate and separate individual bacterial colonies for further study and identification.


How can you remove the starch from a leaf?

To remove starch from a leaf, you can perform a simple experiment using iodine solution. Boil the leaf in alcohol to remove the chlorophyll, then soak it in hot water to soften it. After that, rinse the leaf with cold water and apply iodine solution — the starch will turn blue-black, indicating its presence.

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How can organisms that dont use starch grow on a starch agar plate?

Organisms that do not use starch grows on a starch agar plate by using other organisms. The other organisms break down the starch into sugar and the starch intolerant organisms can complete those simple sugars.


Could some bacteria grow on the streak plate and not be seen using the pour plate technique?

Put simply - yes. Some strictly aerobic organisms will not grow in a pour plate. They may, however proliferate on a streak plate. Also consider the posibility of experimental error. The culture may have been added to the molten agar when it was too hot for the organisms to survive.


Preparation of modified tapioca starch using glycerol?

preparation of modified tapioca starch using glycerol?


How will you know if starch is present?

Starch presence can be detected using iodine solution, which turns blue-black in the presence of starch. Alternatively, starch can also be detected by enzymatic tests such as the starch-iodine test or using a spectrophotometer to measure absorbance at a specific wavelength.


What is a differentiated strategy?

A firm using a differentiated strategy makes a conscious decision to divide and target several different market segments, with a different product geared to each segment


What are the risks when using starch?

Some risks of using starch include irritation or allergic reactions when in contact with the skin, inhalation of starch particles leading to respiratory issues, and potential gastrointestinal disturbances if ingested in large quantities. It is important to follow safety guidelines when handling and using starch to minimize these risks.


Is the starch Ewer just determine starch or starch and other carbohyrate?

The iodine test using a starch ewer is mainly used to detect the presence of starch. It specifically tests for the presence of starch molecules by forming a blue-black color in the presence of starch. It does not differentiate between starch and other carbohydrates.


How do you substitute corn starch for flour?

Flour and corn starch are measured the same, but the results aren't always the same.


What color change does starch indicator solution make in the absence of starch?

Starch indicator solution will remain its original color (usually colorless) in the absence of starch. Without starch present, there will be no color change observed when using starch indicator solution.


What is a sentence using the term plate?

I ate dinner on a plate.


Is there a method for detecting starch without using iodine?

Yes, you can detect starch using enzymes like amylase to break down the starch into simpler sugars, and then test for the presence of those sugars using a glucose test strip or a colorimetric assay. This method is often used in laboratories as an alternative to iodine staining.


How starch is detected in plants?

Starch in plants can be detected using iodine solution. When iodine comes in contact with starch, it turns blue-black in color. This color change is a quick and easy way to confirm the presence of starch in plant tissues.