Paramylon

Paramylon
Names
Other names
β-D-(1→3)-Glucan
Identifiers
Properties
(C6H10O5)n
Molar mass Variable
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Infobox references

Paramylon is a carbohydrate similar to starch. The chloroplasts found in Euglena contain chlorophyll which aids in the synthesis of carbohydrates to be stored as starch granules and paramylon.

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