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Properties of storage glucans with α-1, 4-linked glucose backbone.
| Granule storage substances | Starch (amylose) | Starch (amylopectin) | Glycogen |
|---|---|---|---|
| α-1,6-linked glucose branch | None | At every 20–25 glucose units61 | At every 10–14 glucose units61 |
| Iodine coloration | Blue62 | Red–purple62 or Dull-red61 | Reddish brown61 |
| Particle size | From less than 1 μm to more than 100 μm63 | 10–300 nm (α-particle)64 | |
| Maltese cross | Yes65 | Yes65 | No66 |
