Question

1. Which of the following is not an extracellular matrix role of carbohydrates? a. protect an insect’s internal organs from external trauma b. prevent plant cells from lysing after the plant is watered c. maintain the shape of a fungal spore d. provide energy for muscle movement

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option D. Provide energy for muscle movements.

Explanation:

Carbohydrate is a biomolecule that provides structural support, energy for cellular action as stored energy. It is is also provides structural support to the cell and organism and arthropods. Some important forms of carbohydrates are glycogen, chitin, and cellulose as structural components whereas glucose as energy molecule.

Carbohydrate does not provide energy for muscle movement extracellular but occurs through the ATP intercellular level.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.