3. starch

• structure of starch?

  composed of alpha glucose joined by glycosidic bonds in condensation reaction

  • amylose: 1,4 and straight
  • amylopectin: 1,4 and 1,6 branched
• use of starch from seeds?

  • thickening agents
  • starch storage
  • super-absorbances
  • stiffening agents
• sustainability?

  a resource that can be renewed so it won't run out and is therefore available for future generations
• why are oil-based products not sustainable?

  • oil (crude) is a fossil fuel so it's non-renewable and will run out. will not be available for future generations