Difference Between Starch And Cellulose

6 Differences Between Starch And Cellulose

S.NO.	Starch	Cellulose
1.	The main difference between starch and cellulose is that starch is a polysaccharide composed of glucose molecules.	Cellulose is a polysaccharide composed of glucose molecules that are linked together in different ways.
2.	Starch is found in plants as a source of energy and is used as a food source for humans and animals.	Cellulose is a structural component of plant cell walls and is not digestible by humans.
3.	Starch is a white, odorless, tasteless powder that is soluble in water.	Cellulose is a white, tasteless, and odorless substance that is not soluble in water.
4.	Starch is broken down into glucose by enzymes in the body.	Cellulose is not digestible by humans and passes through the digestive system unchanged.
5.	Starch is used in the food industry as a thickening agent.	Cellulose is used in a variety of industrial applications, such as in the production of paper, cardboard, and textiles.
6.	Starch is a more complex molecule than cellulose and has a higher molecular weight.	Cellulose is a simpler molecule with a lower molecular weight.

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