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When starches are broken down, the primary monomer produced is glucose. Starch is a polysaccharide made up of long chains of glucose units linked together. Through the process of enzymatic hydrolysis, enzymes like amylase break these chains into individual glucose molecules, which can then be utilized by the body for energy.

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