Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of carbohydrates?
1. Most carbohydrates function primarily as structural components in cell walls. 
2. They serve as energy stores, fuels, and metabolic intermediates. 
3. Carbohydrates are commonly found as steroids and hormones in organisms. 
4. They are involved in cell recognition and signalling processes.
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Regarding polysaccharides:
I: Cellulose does not contain complex helices.
II: Inulin is a polymer of fructose.
III: Left end of glycogen is the reducing end
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Carbohydrates | Carbohydrates: Starch & Glycogen | Carbohydrates: Cellulose, Chitin, Inulin & Agar |
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Identify the correct statements:
a: Plant cell walls are made of cellulose.
b: Fungal cell walls are made of chitin.
c: True bacterial cell walls are made of lipopolysaccharides.
d: Archaeal cell walls are made of sporopollenin.
1. Only a and b
2. Only a and c
3. Only b and c
4. Only c and d
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