Why Are Carbon-Based Organic Compounds, Such as C₆H₁₂O₆ (Glucose), Often

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Multiple Choice

Why are carbon-based organic compounds, such as C₆H₁₂O₆ (glucose) , often referred to as "energy molecules"?

• A)Energy is released when carbon-containing compounds are broken down.
• B)Energy is stored in carbon-containing organic compounds.
• C)Energy is required to build carbon-containing organic compounds.
• D)None of the answer options is correct.

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