What is correct function for a carbohydrate?

• build and repair body tissues

• body's main source of energy

• helps keep immune system functioning

• cushions organs

What is the function of protein in our body?

• main source of energy
• provides cushion to organs
• helps brain function
• builds and repairs body muscles and tissues

Why are 9 of the amino acids called "essential" amino acids?

• because they are more  important
• because your body makes them, so you dont have to eat them
• because your body does NOT make them, so you have to eat them
• none of the above are true

What are the monomers of a polysaccharide?

• glycerol
• amino acid
• fatty acid
• glucose

Plants store glucose in the form of

• starch
• glycogen
• cellulose
• chitin

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What element must be present for a molecule to be considered organic?

• nitrogen
• water
• hydrogen
• carbon

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

A monomer splits from a polymer through

• ATP synthesis
• monomerization
• hydrolysis
• condensation reaction

Which type of carbohydrate is this?

• monosaccharide
• disaccharide
• polysaccharide
• glyceride

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

This polysaccharide is important to the structure of plant cell walls, 

• Starch
• Glycogen
• Cellulose
• Chitin

The simple sugar from fruit is called_____.

• sucrose
• lactose
• fructose
• maltose