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Give different uses of carbohydrates.

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The different uses of carbohydrates are as follows :
(i) Carbohydrates are used as biofuels which provide energy for living organisms.
(ii) Carbohydrates are used as reserve food materials. For example, starch is a reserve food material of plants.
(iii) Carbohydrates act as storage of energy for the functioning of living organisms.
(iv) Carbohydrates form structural materials for cells.
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