Carbohydrates

Question 1

Which is a disaccharide?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sucrose

Question 2

Which statement best describes both insulin and glucagon?

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They are both hormones that regulate blood-sugar levels.

Question 3

In which form do plants store energy?

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starch

Question 4

Which is a carbohydrate monomer?

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glucose

Question 5

The data in the table has been converted into a bar graph, as shown below. Amount of Carbohydrates in Fruit Which reason provides the best explanation of why a bar graph was selected to show the data in the table?

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Bar graphs are used to compare separate items.

Question 6

Jada wants to eat a meal that will sustain her energy during a long run. Which of these food items is the best source of long-term energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

baked potato

Question 7

The table below shows the amount of carbohydrates in same-size servings of different fruits.Amount of Carbohydrates in Fruit237 mL of FruitCarbohydrates (Grams)Apples17Bananas34Cherries19Grapefruit24Oranges21Peaches16Watermelons12Among apples, cherries, oranges, and watermelons, a serving of which fruit would raise the level of sugar in blood by the least amount?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

watermelons

Question 8

The shrimp in the photograph are small crustaceans, related to lobsters and crabs. Photo by Russ Hopcroft, courtesy of the NOAA Which specialized carbohydrate is used in shrimp exoskeletons?

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chitin

Question 9

Which provides long-term energy storage?

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glycogen, because it is a polysaccharide

Question 10

Living organisms break down polysaccharides into

Revolt · Accepted Answer

simple sugars.

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