Question

which of the following statements about starch is true? starch is a nucleic acid used for genetic storage. starch is a carbohydrate found only in plants. starch is a lipid found in animals. starch is a protein that provides structural support in animals.

Explanation:

Starch is a polysaccharide, a type of carbohydrate. It is the primary energy storage molecule in plants; animals store energy as glycogen, not starch. Nucleic acids (e.g., DNA/RNA) handle genetic storage, lipids are fats/oils, and proteins provide structural support (e.g., collagen). Thus, only the statement that starch is a carbohydrate found only in plants is true.

Answer:

B. Starch is a carbohydrate found only in plants.