Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 5 - An Introduction to Carbohydrates - Review - Page 117: 4

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Carbohydrates offer structural support in the form of chitin and cellulose in plant cells, which provide flexibility and help hold up cell walls. They also assist in cell identity, as oligosaccharides on red blood cells help identify blood type. Carbohydrates also store energy in the form of starch and glycogen. They are also present in complex molecules, acting as the base sugar in DNA and RNA.
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