Which of the following is another name for starch found mainly in the pulp of seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stems of plants, especially in corn, potatoes, wheat and rice?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Amylum.
• Amylum is another name for starch, specifically referring to the polysaccharide chains made up of glucose monomers that are stored in plants like corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice.
• It is a polysaccharide made up of glucose units and serves as a primary energy source for plants and animals.
• Xanthan is a type of polysaccharide produced by bacteria, not plants. It's used as a thickener and stabilizer in food and industrial applications.
• Olestra is a synthetic fat substitute used in some processed foods.
• Saponins are a group of glycosides found in plants with soapy properties.