Biological Science (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 4TYK
What are the primary functions of carbohydrates in cells?
a. cell identity, energy storage, raw material source for synthesis, and structure
b. catalysis, energy storage,
c. catalysis, digestion, energy storage, and information storage
d. energy storage, information storage,
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