Identify the INCORRECT statement about carbohydrates: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Identify the INCORRECT statement about carbohydrates:
A. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
B. Glycogen is the storage form in animals.
C. Starch is a polysaccharide.
D. Cellulose is a storage carbohydrate in plants.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Cellulose is a structural polysaccharide, not storage. Starch is storage in plants. Glycogen is animal storage. So C is incorrect.

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