Carbohydrates Answers

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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?

A
oranges
B
apples
C
cherries
D
watermelons
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People with diabetes often receive insulin injections. What effect does insulin have on the body?

A
It raises blood-sugar levels.
B
It lowers blood-sugar levels.
C
It raises glucagon levels.
D
It lowers glucagon levels.
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Which food item contains a lot of processed simple sugars?

A
fruit
B
cookie
C
potato
D
pasta
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Which describes the complex carbohydrate cellulose?

A
It is composed of a complex arrangement of glucose molecules.
B
It is composed of a complex arrangement of many kinds of macromolecules.
C
It is composed of a complex arrangement of chitin molecules.
D
It is composed of a complex arrangement of multiple disaccharides.
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Which is a carbohydrate monomer?

A
glucose
B
sucrose
C
glucagon
D
glycogen
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Which provides long-term energy storage?

A
glycogen, because it is a polysaccharide
B
glucagon, because it is a complex protein
C
glucose, because it is a monosaccharide
D
cellulose, because it is a complex carbohydrate
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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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A
Bar graphs are used to compare separate items.
B
Bar graphs are used when data are continuous.
C
Bar graphs are often used to show mass.
D
Bar graphs are the easiest to construct and to read.
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Which is a disaccharide?

A
glucose
B
fructose
C
sucrose
D
cellulose
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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?

A
grape juice
B
sugar cookie
C
baked potato
D
strawberries
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Which statement about carbohydrates is true?

A
Carbohydrates transmit genetic information.
B
Carbohydrates provide energy for living things.
C
Carbohydrates regulate cell processes.
D
Carbohydrates fight disease.

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