Chapter 2. 2·8–2·11 Carbohydrates are fuel for living machines.

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Instructions

Check your understanding of concepts from 2·8–2·11 Carbohydrates are fuel for living machines by answering the following questions.

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1. Which carbohydrate is of most importance to living organisms?

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B.
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D.
E.

Correct! (See section 2·9 Glucose provides energy for the body's cells.)
Incorrect. (See section 2·9 Glucose provides energy for the body's cells.)

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2. Which of the following foods is NOT a significant source of complex carbohydrates?

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B.
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D.
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Correct! (See section 2·10 Many complex carbohydrates are time-release packets of energy.)
Incorrect. (See section 2·10 Many complex carbohydrates are time-release packets of energy.)

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3. What is “carbo-loading”?

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B.
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Correct! (See section 2·9 Glucose provides energy for the body's cells.)
Incorrect. (See section 2·9 Glucose provides energy for the body's cells.)

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4. A complex polymer built of monosaccharides is called a:

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B.
C.
D.
E.

Correct! (See section 2·10 Many complex carbohydrates are time-release packets of energy.)
Incorrect. (See section 2·10 Many complex carbohydrates are time-release packets of energy.)

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5. Unlike humans, termites are able to extract energy from wood because:

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B.
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D.
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Correct! (See section 2·11 Not all carbohydrates are digestible.)
Incorrect. (See section 2·11 Not all carbohydrates are digestible.)

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