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Inulin is a

A
Lipid
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Carbohydrate
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Protein
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Nucleic acid
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Solution

The correct option is B Carbohydrate
Inulin is a storage polysaccharide in roots of Dahlia and related plants. It is also known as a fructan. It is not metabolized in the human body and is readily filtered through the kidney. Therefore, it is used in testing kidney function. Thus, the correct answer is B.

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