Which of the following biomolecules does Starch belong to ?

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Carbohydrate

Lipid

Nucleic acid

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Starch is a polysaccharide, which is a complex carbohydrate made up of many glucose units linked together. It serves as a storage form of glucose in plants.

Biomolecules are molecules produced by living organisms and include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Carbohydrates are organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually with a hydrogen-oxygen atom ratio of 2:1. They include simple sugars (monosaccharides), disaccharides, and complex polysaccharides like starch, cellulose, and glycogen.

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