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ChEBI

starch

Term ID
CHEBI:28017
Synonyms
  • amidon
  • amylum
  • Staerke
  • Starch
(all 4)
Definition
The most important reserve polysaccharide found in plants. It is a glucan consisting of amylose and amylopectin.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Resources
CTD
Relationships
is a type of
has_part
has_role
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from starch
Phenotype where environments contain starch
Phenotype modified by environments containing starch
Phenotype affecting starch
Human Disease Model
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