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Starch vs Sugars Plant Carbohydrate Storage

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Starch vs Sugars Plant Carbohydrate Storage

Question

Explain why it is an advantage for the plant to store carbohydrates as starch rather than as sugars.

Answer

Starch is insoluble in water hence osmotically inactive this reduces the effect on absorption of water.