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In living systems, the class of biological molecules that primarily serves as the immediate source of energy for cellular processes is

A. Proteins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Lipids
D. Nucleic acids

📝 Explanation

Carbohydrates, particularly monosaccharides like glucose, are the primary and immediate energy source broken down during cellular respiration. Proteins are mainly structural and catalytic, lipids are for long-term energy storage, and nucleic acids store genetic information.

📖 Additional Information

  • Proteins
  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids
  • Nucleic acids

Carbohydrates, particularly monosaccharides like glucose, are the primary and immediate energy source broken down during cellular respiration. Proteins are mainly structural and catalytic, lipids are for long-term energy storage, and nucleic acids store genetic information.

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