which compound is a carbohydrate made up of long glueclose chains, and commonly found in plants

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The compound you are referring to is starch. Starch is a carbohydrate that consists of long chains of glucose molecules linked together. It is primarily found in plants and serves as a storage form of energy. Starch is composed of two types of molecules: amylose (a linear chain of glucose) and amylopectin (a branched chain of glucose). It is commonly found in foods like potatoes, rice, and grains.