Why are carbon-based organic compounds, such as C6H12O6 (glucose) , often referred to as "energy molecules"?
A) Energy is released when carbon-containing compounds are broken down.
B) Energy is stored in carbon-containing organic compounds.
C) Energy is required to build carbon-containing organic compounds.
D) None of the answer options is correct.
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