Which of the following is correct for carbohydrates?
(a) They act as biofuels
(b) They are reserve food materials
(c ) They are constitunents of biomolecues,
(d) They act as the chief structural material

Options

A. a,b,c
B. b,c,d
C. a,b,d
D. a,b,c,d

Answer

D

Explanation

Oxidation of glucose to `CO_(2)` and `H_(2)O` by enzymes provides energy for the functioning of the cell `A` part of chemical energy obtained by oxidation of biomolecules is stored in the cells in the form of `ATP` (ribose is an essential eomponent of `ATP`) which carries out all the cellular functions.