Which Statement Is NOT True of Carbohydrate Metabolism

question 219

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of carbohydrate metabolism?

• A)In cell respiration, glucose is broken down to carbon dioxide and water.
• B)Glucose is needed for the synthesis of the pentose sugars.
• C)A gram of carbohydrate yields 7 kilocalories of energy.
• D)Excess glucose may be stored as glycogen in the liver and skeletal muscles.

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