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Which of the following is a structural polysaccharide?

Fructose
Glucose
Sucrose
Cellulose (correct)

Which substance is used as a control when testing for starch?

Egg whites (correct)
Apple
Potato
Bread

Which type of lipid is solid at room temperature?

Triglycerides
Fats (correct)
Oils
Phospholipids

What is the main structural role of fats?

To form cell membranes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an essential amino acid?

Leucine (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which category of proteins is responsible for controlling the rate of chemical reactions within an organism?

Enzymes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of vitamin C?

Formation of skin and blood vessels (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight?

Vitamin D (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the deficiency disease associated with a lack of vitamin K?

Bleeding and easy bruising (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which element is not mentioned as a component of proteins in the text?

Sulfur (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which group of carbohydrates is made up of single sugar units?

Monosaccharides (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

(CH2O)n (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of dietary fiber dissolves in water and ferments in the colon?

Soluble fiber (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of storage polysaccharides in organisms?

To store excess sugars (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for aerobic respiration of glucose using oxygen?

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy (D) Signup and view all the answers