Here's why:
* Dehydration Synthesis: This process involves the removal of a water molecule to link monomers (glucose in this case) together.
* Starch: Starch is a polysaccharide, meaning it's a complex carbohydrate made up of many glucose units linked together. Plants store starch as a readily accessible energy source.
Key points:
* Starch is the primary form of energy storage in plants.
* It is found in various plant parts, including roots, stems, seeds, and fruits.
* Starch can be broken down into glucose when the plant needs energy.
