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32. Which substance plays a central role as an energy source in humans and ascellulose in plants?A. fatsB. proteinsC. carbohydrates

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The main energy source in humans is glucose, which is a monosaccharide. Through cellular respiration, ATP is produced from glucose. ATP is the energy currency of biochemical reactions in the human body. On the other hand, a polymer of this monosaccharide (beta glucose) is cellulose, which is found in plants as part of their cell wall.

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C. carbohydrates

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