The primary role of carbohydrates in animal cells is storing energy. Carbohydrates, such as glycogen, serve as a form of energy storage that can be readily mobilized when the body needs energy. While carbohydrates also play a role in cell recognition and signaling, they do not directly participate in synthesizing proteins, developing enzymes, or forming a cell wall, as animal cells do not have a rigid cell wall (that is more characteristic of plant cells and some bacteria).
What is the role of carbohydrates in animal cells?
Synthesizing proteins
Developing enzymes
Storing energy
Protecting the cell wall
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