Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

All of the following are carbohydrate EXCEPT:

Correct answer: B. Collagen

  • A. Glycogen
  • B. Collagen
  • C. Starch
  • D. Cellulose

Explanation

The correct answer is Option B: Collagen. Collagen is a protein, not a carbohydrate, and is essential for the structure and strength of various tissues in the body. Glycogen (Option A), Starch (Option C), and Cellulose (Option D) are all carbohydrates with distinct functions in energy storage (Glycogen), food sources (Starch), and plant cell structure (Cellulose) respectively.

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