A solution of starch at room temperature does not readily decompose to form a solution of simple sugars because

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Camille Burgess

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25 April, 17:51

A solution of starch at room temperature does not readily decompose to form a solution of simple sugars because

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Zaid Meyers · Answer 1

The starch requires a temperature higher than the room temperature (arround 60 °C) to decompose to form simple sugars. This is because the energy required to break the chemical bonds. Also, it may need the action of some specific enzymes (alpha and beta amilase) to break those bonds.