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Question
Inulin occurs in the root of:
Explanation
Inulin is a fructan storage polysaccharide with beta 2-1 linkages found in Asteraceae tubers. Dahlia roots accumulate inulin as reserve carbohydrate instead of starch. Mango, wheat and sugarcane store starch or sucrose, not inulin.
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