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Agriculture · Q180

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 180

Q180

Content of starch in maize is approximately

A.
70%
Answer
B.
25%
C.
55%
D.
95%

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Maize is one of the starchy food, it contains approximately 70% of starch in its kernel. Starch is the major chemical component of maize kernel. Protein content ranges from 10% - 13%, while oil contents ranged from 4% - 6%.