Is starch a carbohydate

Answer 1

Yes, is a polysaccharide composed by a mixture of glucans, such as, alpha-amylose and amylopectin. Alpha-amylose is a linear polymer composed by several thousand glucose residues linked by alpha(1-4) glycosidic bonds. Amylopectin is ramification chain composed by up to 106 glucose residues mainly by alpha(1-4)-linked but branched with alpha(1-6) branch points every 24 to 30 glucose residues on average.

Answer 2

It's a carbohydrate, as it is a polymer of glucose molecules, which contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Answer 3

Yes, starch is a complex carbohydrate made up of long chains of glucose molecules. It is a common source of energy in many plant-based foods such as grains, potatoes, and legumes.