Made up of millions of glucose molecules by photosynthesis process of green plants<|>Basic chemical formula is (CHO)<|>Composed of two portions: Amylose (linear, 20%) and Amylopectin (branched, 80%)<|>Amylose is more soluble in water<|>Amylopectin is less soluble in water but soluble in hot water<|>Abundantly found in plants, seeds, fruits and tubers