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Question
Which of the following is not a function of carbohydrates in biological systems?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Carbohydrates serve as short-term energy storage (e.g., glycogen, starch), provide structural support (e.g., cellulose, chitin), and are involved in cell recognition (glycoproteins and glycolipids). Genetic information storage is the function of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).
Hint
Think about what molecules store genetic instructions.