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All plants and animals contain starch of some kind. Cotton fibers are cellulose which is a particular type of starch.
Actually, that is not technically correct. A starch by definition has alpha 1,4 linkage between its molecules while cellulose has beta 1,4 linkage. If you used the iodine test for starch on a piece of cotton, you will get a negative result.
What else can I help you with?
Can cotton go in the microwave?
Cotton can be placed in the microwave, but it should be done with caution. If you're heating items like cotton towels or cloths, ensure they are damp to prevent them from catching fire. Always monitor the microwave closely to avoid overheating. Avoid using pure cotton items that are dry or contain any metal components.
Would you expect to find sugars and starches in the blood plasma?
Glucose would be found, this is known as your blood sugar. Starches and other sugars are to large to diffuse into the blood stream.
How are starches formed in plants give four examples?
it just happens.
How do diapers work?
Most commercial diapers contain a combination of cotton and a water-retaining gel. The gel attracts moisture away from the skin to keep it dry and to avoid diaper rash.
What are some natural resources to make a sweater?
wool from sheep ... cotton from the cotton plant ....
Does carbohydrates and proteins both contain starches?
No, only proteins contain starches!
What compounds contain starches and sugars?
The answer is Carbohydrates
What three elements do sugars and starches contain?
Sugars and starches contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. These elements are essential for the structure and function of carbohydrates in living organisms.
Does cotton have asbestos in it?
Not naturally, cotton does not contain asbestos.
Plant organelles that store starches or lipids or that contain pigments?
Plant organelles that store starches or lipids are called plastids, but not the chloroplasts.
What liquid is brown and does not contain sugar lipids starches or protein?
diarrhea
What foods contain large amounts of sugars and starches?
Sugars or Potatoes
Plants organelles that store starches or lipid or contain pigment?
Plastids.
Does steak contain starches?
Not unless the steak has been dredged in flour before cooking, or has gravy on it. Steak is an animal product, starches are plant products.
What starches have the least sugar in them?
Starches, by definition, are complex carbohydrates that consist of long chains of glucose molecules, and they generally contain minimal sugar. Examples of starches with the least sugar include resistant starches found in foods like green bananas, cooked and cooled potatoes, and legumes. These starches are digested more slowly, resulting in lower sugar spikes in the bloodstream compared to other carbohydrate sources. Additionally, whole grains like brown rice and quinoa also contain starches with low sugar content.
Does cotton have seeds in them?
Yes, cotton bolls contain seeds.
Do cotton pads and silk pads contain latex?
Some cotton pads do contain latex, but silk pads do not.
