amylose

noun

amylose

noun

Etymology From amyl- + -ose.

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The soluble form of starch (the insoluble form being amylopectin) that is a linear polymer of glucose.

Related terms
amylase, amylin, amyloid
Coordinate terms
amylopectin

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