Which Statement Concerning Carbohydrates Is Incorrect

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning carbohydrates is incorrect?

• A)Carbohydrates serve important energy and structural roles for both plants and animals.
• B)Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates and are known as simple sugars.
• C)Humans store excess glucose for short term energy requirements in the polysaccharide cellulose.
• D)Carbohydrates that can be oxidized by Benedict's reagent are called reducing sugars.

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