PLTW PBS Unit 2

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?

• Provide energy

• Build muscle

• Store genetic information

• Regulate hormones

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Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Glucose

• Maltose

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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Which organ is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Pancreas

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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Which type of macromolecule is primarily involved in the structure and function of cell membranes?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

What is the role of insulin in the body?

• Increase blood pressure

• Lower blood glucose levels

• Stimulate digestion

• Enhance oxygen transport

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Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

• Fructose

• Starch

• Galactose

• Ribose

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What is the main structural component of plant cell walls?

• Cellulose

• Chitin

• Glycogen

• Starch

Which process describes the breakdown of glucose to release energy?

• Glycolysis

• Photosynthesis

• Gluconeogenesis

• Lipolysis

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