varastotärkkelykseksi
Varastotärkkelys, or storage starch, is a carbohydrate reserve found in plants. It serves as a primary energy source for the plant, allowing it to survive periods of low photosynthesis, such as during the night or winter. This stored energy is readily accessible when the plant needs to grow, reproduce, or repair itself.
In plants, starch is typically stored in specialized organs like roots, tubers, seeds, and fruits. Common examples
The structure of storage starch consists of two main polysaccharides: amylose and amylopectin. Amylose is a
During periods of energy demand, enzymes within the plant break down the stored starch into glucose molecules.