amylogen

/ˌæmɪˈloʊdʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

A polysaccharide composed of amylose and amylopectin, a component of starch.

“The scientist studied the properties of amylogen in the plant’s cellular structure.”

Synonyms

  • amylose
  • starch

Antonyms

  • glycogen
  • lipid