All of these statements about carbohydrates are true except one. Identify the exception.

A) Glycogen is important both for energy storage and to provide structure for cells.
B) Simple sugars include lactose, glucose, and ribose.
C) Cellulose is the most abundant carbohydrate on earth.
D) Glycogen is a storage polysaccharide made by animal cells.
E) Polysaccharides are important both for energy storage and to provide structure to cells.


A) Glycogen is important both for energy storage and to provide structure for cells.

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