BIOLOGY
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Author: Raven
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 3, Problem 2U
Why are carbohydrates important molecules for energy storage?
a. The C—H bonds found in carbohydrates store energy.
b. The double bonds between carbon and oxygen are very strong.
c. The electronegativity of the oxygen atoms means that a carbohydrate is made up of many polar bonds.
d. They can form ring structures in the aqueous environment of a cell.
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