Unlike a similar molecule, this compound typically has about thirty subunits between alpha-1-6 branches.
Unlike a similar molecule, this compound typically has about thirty subunits between alpha-1-6 branches. Phosphorylated monomers are connected to AP during the synthesis of this compound. This polymer gelatinizes after water penetrates its granules, because its crystal structures decompose when amylopectin swells. This polysaccharide turns dark purple in the presence of iodine solution, and is converted to maltose by the cleavage of its alpha-1-4 glycosidic linkages by amylase. Many staple foods like potatoes are rich in this complex carbohydrate. For 10 points, identify this long-branched glucose polymer used by plants for energy storage. 
Unlike a similar molecule, this compound typically has about thirty subunits between alpha-1-6 branches.
starch [or amylum; accept amylopectin before it is read; accept amylose before "alpha-1-6 branches" is read and prompt afterwards; do not prompt on or accept "glycogen"] 