Practice Importance Of Carbohydrates (10.1.5) - Biomolecules

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Question 1.
What are carbohydrates mainly composed of?
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Think about the main elements mentioned in the lesson.
Question 2.
Name one example of a monosaccharide.
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Consider simple sugars we often hear about.
3Question 3.
What is the basic unit of a carbohydrate?
- Monosaccharide
- Disaccharide
- Polysaccharide
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Think about the smallest carbohydrate form.
4Question 4.
True or False: All carbohydrates are sweet.
- True
- False
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Consider the variety in carbohydrate types.
Question 5.
Explain how carbohydrates play a role in energy storage and release in both plants and animals.
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Consider examples of each type's storage and usage.
Question 6.
Discuss how the structure of polysaccharides relates to their function in biological systems.
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Think about why the structures are advantageous for their roles.

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